In one of the most significant and famous chapter of parables, lost sheep, lost coin, prodigal son, the introduction has become a key to interpreting them. Why? Because it shows why is Jesus telling these parable.
News By Land & Sea June 2024 Words from the Rector A Renovated Church Sunday I was so proud of our congregation. There were several changes, and we took them in stride with patience and openness.
There is so much supernatural that happens with you pass from death to life, one way Scripture describes becoming a Christian. There is a peace. There is a Joy. Your whole value system begins to turn
Anxiety’s Remedy: Kingdom is at hand I have been meditating on a very familiar verse recently: “Seek ye first the KINGDOM OF GOD and his righteousness, and all these things will be added unto you.” Matt.
Today we are looking at a parable. Unlike other parables, Jesus names the people, like Lazarus and Abraham, and as a result its been debated if this is an actual window into the afterlife, or if
“Thy Kingdom Come" After celebrating Ascension, Pentecost, and Trinity Sunday, we may feel like the Christian calendar is over. In our circles, we actually call this season: Ordinary. There are no major Christian holidays from now
As we focus our attention to Trinity Sunday, talking about the theology of the Trinity moves into the realm of some of the most beautiful and most difficult theology we can approach as believers.
The Beautiful Journey of Discovering the Trinity The most beautiful things to behold are usually that which seem beyond comprehension. When thinking about something truly wonderful, awe sets in. If I stand before a Monet at
What the Holy Spirit gives us. We learn several things in this narrative about the Holy Spirit. 1. He brings the supernatural. 2. He causes us to focus on others. 3. He enables us to speak
The Deep Work of the Holy Spirit This week I walked into the sanctuary on Monday and things were different. The carpet in the sanctuary was being removed from the aisles and they were starting to
When Peter is writing to the churches in Asia Minor there is great persecution happening to them because of their Faith. The point of his letter is to encourage them to remember the hope they have
“You will be my witnesses” These are part of Christ’s last words to his disciples before he ascends to the Father. Last words are important. What someone who loves you says right before leaving you gives