Psalm 139:1-6, 13-18; John 1:43-51; 1 Samuel 3:1-20
The story from 1 Samuel is a story often heard at ordination ceremonies. Samuel is called by God, again and again, he needs interpretation from his mentor to understand it is God, what to say in response. Finally he is ready to hear God’s message and follow God’s call. Often we hear about this and rejoice in someone being able to respond to God’s call Continue reading →
Genesis 1:1-5, Mark 1:4-11 There are moments when we long for God to do something. 2020 was one long year of longing for God to come near in many ways. But this week is one more example -striking example, of … Continue reading →
We have hoped our way through Advent, exploring the when and where and how and why of hope. On Christmas we celebrated that God comes through for us, God goes to great lengths to be near us, with us in … Continue reading →
I am so grateful to all who are participating tonight, readers and musicians, to Andy and his church, Fullerton FUMC, for sharing this rendition of Lo how a Rose. I did not grow up singing Lo How a Rose e’er … Continue reading →
2 Samuel 7:1-11, 16 and Luke 1:26-55 In this passage from 2 Samuel- it says God never wanted a temple. A tent is good enough. Movable. To move with us. These many months of not being in our church building … Continue reading →
Isaiah 61:1-4, 8-11 and John 1:6-8, 19-28 One day this week Kathy Lamb forwarded me a poem via email, I don’t know who wrote it but it is a rhyme that describe the reality we are living in. It starts … Continue reading →
Psalm 85; Mark 1:1-8 Last week we considered if the world as we know it is ending, if these are end times. In Mark’s gospel today we hear what many think is the title he gave the gospel: The Beginning … Continue reading →
Mark 13:24-37, Isaiah 64:1-6, Psalm 80: 1-7,17-19 We are in the end times. That’s what a few of our members have said when I’ve called during this time of pandemic. These times are so different, we’ve never seen anything like … Continue reading →
Matthew 25:31-46 This Sunday we celebrate this very unique church holiday, Christ the King Sunday or Reign of Christ Sunday, in which we celebrate that our true ruler is the one God sent to us. And this coming Thursday is … Continue reading →
John 7:37-39 Water brings life- as signs around our valley say, food grows where water flows- another sign on the 198 coming back from the sequoia national park says it in 3 languages- Water is Life And remember this word … Continue reading →
