Paul Wrote the Book of Love Love is patient; love is kind. 1 Corinthians 13 4a,b My latest book, Paul Wrote the Book of Love: Reflections on 1 Corinthians 13, will be available this Sunday in the FUMC-Lawrence office, and is available now on Amazon, at ContemplatingGrace.com, or directly from me. It is an insightful … Continue reading Paul Wrote the Book of Love
Month: September 2016
How Did I Miss That? Part 13: The Language of God is Silence
How Did I Miss That? Part 13: The Language of God is Silence Be still, and know that I am God! Psalm 46:10a Words encapsulate and narrow our lives. If we are not talking to someone, our internal dialogue is running rampant. If we are not interrupting the speaker, we are planning how to respond … Continue reading How Did I Miss That? Part 13: The Language of God is Silence
How Did I Miss That? Part 12: The Kingdom of Heaven is Near
How Did I Miss That? Part 12: The Kingdom of Heaven is Near Now after John was arrested, Jesus came to Galilee, proclaiming the good news of God, and saying, “The time is fulfilled, and the kingdom of God has come near; repent, and believe the good news.” Mark 1:14-15 I do not know how … Continue reading How Did I Miss That? Part 12: The Kingdom of Heaven is Near
How Did I Miss That? Part 11: There is a Third Way
How Did I Miss That? Part 11: There is a Third Way When they kept on questioning him, he straightened up and said to them, “Let anyone among you who is without sin be the first to throw a stone at her.” John 8:7 I imagine the excitement building in Jerusalem. The crowds were ready … Continue reading How Did I Miss That? Part 11: There is a Third Way
How Did I Miss That? Part 10: We are to Become Christ-Like
How Did I Miss That? Part 10: We are to Become Christ-Like Very truly I tell you, the one who believes in me will also do the works that I do and, in fact, will do greater works than these, because I am going to the Father. John 14:12 Author, teacher, and speaker Fr. Richard … Continue reading How Did I Miss That? Part 10: We are to Become Christ-Like
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