Gaining by Losing – Philippians 3
Sunday, July 6, 2014 Readings: Jeremiah 9:23-26, Philippians 3:1-14, Matthew 13:44-58 GodSpeak Readings for Reading Paul, Hearing Jesus: Philippians 3 [divider_line] Watch
To Not Fear – Philippians 2:1-11
Sunday, June 22, 2014 Readings: Jeremiah 20:7-13, Philippians 2:1-11, Matthew 10:21-33 GodSpeak Readings for Reading Paul, Hearing Jesus: Philippians 2:1-11 [divider_line] Watch
From High Horse to Humble Hosannas – Galatians 6
Palm Sunday, April 13, 2014 Readings: Micah 6:1-8, Galatians 6:1-10, Luke 18:9-17 GodSpeak Readings for Reading Paul, Hearing Jesus: Galatians 6 [divider_line]
“One Teacher” – Disciple (n./v.) – Matthew 23:1-12
Sunday, November 10, 2013 Readings: 1 Corinthians 3:1-23, Matthew 23:1-12 GodSpeak Readings for Disciple (n./v.): Matthew 23 [divider_line]
On Following Jesus… Gluten-Free
As many of you may know, I was recently diagnosed with Celiac disease. It seems my body attacks my small intestine when it finds gluten in my system. Over time, the damage results in malabsorption and all sorts of other bad things can happen with that. Gluten is found in wheat, barley and rye. So, … Read more
“Slavery First” – Disciple (n./v.) – Matthew 20:17-28
Sunday, October 6, 2013 Readings: Psalm 75, Philippians 2:1-13, Matthew 20:17-28 GodSpeak Readings for Disciple (n./v.): Matthew 20 [divider_line]
“Threading the Needle” – Disciple (n./v.) – Matthew 19:16-30
Sunday, September 29, 2013 Readings: Genesis 12:1-3, 1 John 3:16-24, Matthew 19:16-30 GodSpeak Readings for Disciple (n./v.): Matthew 19:16-30 [divider_line]
Turning the Cheek, Standing the Ground
We are so easily insulted. We take offense at the smallest of things. We use the word “hurt” for our feelings as much as we do for bodily injury. Our automatic response to being insulted, offended or hurt is almost always self-defense. We must defend our pride. We must not let them get the upper … Read more
Join the Resistance!
The cause is worthy and we must succeed. The enemy is powerful and enjoys a great numerical advantage. We hold the key to victory which no one can take away, yet we often succumb to the enemy, key in hand, without ever using it. I appeal to you today to join the resistance. Who are we resisting? … Read more
“Blessed is He” – Disciple (n./v.) – Matthew 5:1-12
Palm Sunday, March 24, 2012 “Hosanna! Blessed is He who comes in the name of the Lord!” What kind of blessing is that? What does it mean to be blessed, and when we are blessed, what do we do with it? The answer to that question takes us into the Old Testament and straight … Read more