How Did I Miss That? Part 15: Brokenness Leads to Wholeness The sacrifice acceptable to God is a broken spirit; a broken and contrite heart, O God, you will not despise. Psalm 51:17 The egg shell must be broken at the right time for the chick to emerge. The caterpillar must be broken and bound … Continue reading How Did I Miss That? Part 15: Brokenness Leads to Wholeness
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How Did I Miss That? Part 14: Marginalized Lives Matter
How Did I Miss That? Part 14: Marginalized Lives Matter “Come, you that are blessed by my Father, inherit the kingdom prepared for you from the foundation of the world; for I was hungry and you gave me food, I was thirsty and you gave me something to drink, I was a stranger and you … Continue reading How Did I Miss That? Part 14: Marginalized Lives Matter
Paul Wrote the Book of Love
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
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
How Did I Miss That? Part 9: Non-Violence is Non-Negotiable
How Did I Miss That? Part 9: Non-Violence is Non-Negotiable “You have heard that it was said, ‘An eye for an eye and a tooth for a tooth.’ But I say to you, Do not resist an evildoer. But if anyone strikes you on the right cheek, turn the other also.” Matthew 5:38-39 I do … Continue reading How Did I Miss That? Part 9: Non-Violence is Non-Negotiable
How Did I Miss That? Part 8: The Bible is My Story
How Did I Miss That? Part 8: The Bible is My Story All scripture is inspired by God and is useful for teaching, for reproof, for correction, and for training in righteousness, so that everyone who belongs to God may be proficient, equipped for every good work. 2 Timothy 3:16-17 The Bible is difficult for … Continue reading How Did I Miss That? Part 8: The Bible is My Story
How Did I Miss That? Part 7: Resurrection is a Reoccurring Reality
How Did I Miss That? Part 7: Resurrection is a Reoccurring Reality Very truly, I tell you, unless a grain of wheat falls into the earth and dies, it remains just a single grain; but if it dies, it bears much fruit. John 12:24 I do not know how I missed it, but resurrection is … Continue reading How Did I Miss That? Part 7: Resurrection is a Reoccurring Reality
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