Thoughtful Thursday: Sermon Teaser

There is a reason that the first commandment God gives us is “You shall have no other gods before me.” This Sunday is the first in a series of three sermons titled, “A Tale of Two Kingdoms.” See sermon verses above.

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Thoughtful Thursday: Why is Maundy Thursday Significant?

Because Good Friday is such an important day in Holy Week, we often forget how significant the day before Christ’s crucifixion was. ~It’s on this day that Judas betrayed Jesus. ~It’s on this day that Jesus washed the feet of his disciples as an example for them to be servants...

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Thoughtful Thursday: Mary’s Response

Once again, instead of sharing my thoughts about this Sunday’s verses, I am encouraging you to read them and consider what they imply about Mary’s character, especially if you consider the implications of possibly being an unwed mother in those times.  Thanks to those of you who shared your insights...

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Thoughtful Thursday: Joseph’s Character

This week I’m not going to share my thoughts about Sunday’s verses. Instead, I encourage you to read the verses and consider what they imply about Joseph’s character, especially considering the time that this took place. I have some thoughts about this, but this time I would love to hear...

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Meditating on Sunday’s Scripture Verses

Have you ever noticed that you can read a familiar verse from the Bible and something new can be revealed to you that you never noticed before? As I was preparing the bulletin for this Sunday’s outdoor service, I read the verses that Pastor Glen selected. I’ve read it before...

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