We’ve all been tempted by juicy morsels of gossip and have been compelled in an emotional moment to blurt out some manner of poisonous vitriol. We know that isn’t God’s best for us, don’t we? And we want to repent of our less-than-loving behavior. So let us remember, as forgiven children of God, empowered by the Holy Spirit, our words CAN be used in a manner that is pleasing to God. Come and hear how His holy Word He encourages us. Join us Sunday, June 2 at 10:45 to hear how.
Read MoreSigns. Signs. Everywhere are signs...
But are there really? Sunday we'll be hearing again the story of the conversion of Lydia told in Acts 16. We see a heart opened by God that hears the Word and receives the gifts from Word and Baptism to create faith. Then we see evidence of that faith in good works.
So who's the crasher at the heavenly wedding feast? We look at Acts 11:1-18 in context of the parable of the wedding feast from Matthew 22. The answer might surprise you.
Read MoreBe Careful What You Wish For is based on the readings from the 3-Year lectionary (Year C) for the Third Sunday of Easter:
Psalm 23
Acts 20:17-35
Revelation 7:9-17
John 10:22-30
Recognizing the Risen Redeemer is based on the readings from the 3-Year lectionary (Year C) for the Third Sunday of Easter:
Psalm 30
Acts 9:1-22
Revelation 5:8-14
John 21:1-14
Scripture Readings
Psalm 148
Acts 5:12-20
Revelation 1:4-18
John 20:19-31
Scripture Readings
Psalm 97:1-6
Acts 10:34-43
Colossians 3:1-4
Matthew 28:1-10
