The Bread of Life John 6:24-35 The word bread seems to have many meanings. My Greek Professor in college used to say that the use of the word bread in the Lord’s Prayer would be a word that you would put on top of a grocery list before itemizing all the necessities that you needed … More BREAD OF LIFE – Pentecost 11
We are One John 6:1-21 We have many family gathering. We have a number of birthdays in our family at this time of year so we often get together to celebrate. We have a great time together. There is a lot of talking and of course there is always much food on the table. There … More WE ARE ONE – Pentecost 10
The Quick Get-away Mark 6:30-34 When I was working, I remember how much I needed to take some time off even if it was for only a few days or a couple of weeks. It was a time in which there were no firm time restrictions and few schedules to keep. We decided what we … More The Quick Get-Away – Pentecost 9
A TIME TO PRAISE 2 Samuel 6:1-5, 12b-19 We just read that wonderful passage in 2 Samuel, Chapter 6 today about David dancing practically naked into Jerusalem. His wife Michal wasn’t too happy with him being naked in the street and all, but David was celebrating. It was important that the ark of the Covenant … More A Time to Praise – Pentecost 8
THIS IS URGENT Mark 6:1-13 I have had the experience from time to time of what I could only describe as “lost opportunity”. I have had the feeling, or an inner urging that I should see a certain person and haven’t acted on it missing an opportunity to help another person in time of need. … More THIS IS URGENT – Pentecost 7
WHEN YOUR CUP IS EMPTY Mark 5:21-43 There is an old and simple saying that you can not fill a cup that is already full. When the cups our lives have been so full of ourselves, material desires, quests and ambitions that we think are going to bring us happiness, there isn’t room to allow … More WHEN YOUR CUP IS EMPTY – Pentecost 6
Facing The Storms of Life Mark 4:35-41 If you read the newspaper or listen to the news on radio or television you realize the extent and variety of storms that we face each day For example we have a storm of fear rising over the possibility of a pandemic. Every day we are faced with … More FACING THE STORMS OF LIFE – Pentecost 5
Let the Seed Grow Mark 26-34 “The kingdom of God is as if someone would scatter seed on the ground…….. It is like a mustard seed, which, when sown upon the ground, is the smallest of all the seeds on earth; yet when it is sown it grows up and becomes the greatest of all … More LET THE SEED GROW WITHIN YOU – Pentecost 4
Taking Precedence over all Else Mark 3:20-35 Many years ago the Roman Catholic Church wanted to record something of the life and ministry of Mother Teresa in Calcutta. For a number of days, a camera crew went with her in her journeys throughout the city. One day in the back streets of the city, Mother … More Taking Precedence Over all Else – Pentecost 3
FACING OPPOSING FORCES Mark 2:13 – 3:6 I grew up in a loving home. I knew that my mother and father loved me. I knew that my one brother, my only sibling, cared for me, so my first experience in the world was one of care, closeness and safety. It wasn’t hard in those circumstances … More FACING OPPOSING FORCES – Pentecost 2
Beyond the Patio 