Life is too short to not be myself…
I was lying awake in bed early this morning and found myself praying. Praying for my family and friends, praying for “my enemies.” I don’t really think I have enemies, this is a phrase Jesus used “love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you.” Matthew 5:44 - I think of it as praying... Continue Reading →
Psalm 135: 1-3; 13-21 (Inclusive Bible) Alleluia! Praise the Name of YHWH— sing praise, you who serve the Most High, who stand in the house of YHWH, in the courts of God’s house! Alleluia! God is good! [Sing praises to God’s name because it is beautiful!] (a) YHWH, your Name stands forever; your fame is... Continue Reading →
Psalm 147: 1-11 (Inclusive Bible) How good it is to praise our God! [It is a pleasure to make beautiful praise!] (a) YHWH rebuilds Jerusalem, and gathers Israel’s exiles. God heals the brokenhearted, and binds up their wounds. God knows the number of the stars and calls each one by name. Great is YHWH, and... Continue Reading →
If you like to watch this week's worship service, you can do so here, or you can read the sermon below. The scripture is from Psalm 147:1-11. The video is full of beautiful imagery, music and prayer. I hope you'll give it a chance. Find the credits below. Awaking to Beauty That scripture passage is... Continue Reading →
Psalm 16: 7-11 (Inclusive Bible) I praise YHWH, who guides me; even at night my heart teaches me. I’m always aware of your presence; you are right by my side, and nothing can shake me. My heart is happy and my tongue sings for joy; I feel completely safe with you, because you won’t abandon... Continue Reading →
So, I'm really loving this series I'm preaching right now and so I thought I'd share this week's with you. I think I'll start sharing them weekly if you're interested. Here is the whole worship service if you'd like to watch it or you can just read the sermon below. The scripture reference is... Continue Reading →
Ezekiel 31: 3-7 (Inclusive Bible) Look to Assyria, once a Lebanon cedar [beautiful branches, dense shade, towering height;] (a) it is top among the clouds. Springs nourished it, and deep waters made it grow tall; their streams flowed around its base, sending their channels to all the trees in the countryside. So it towered high... Continue Reading →
I started a new sermon series this week. It's called "Beguiled by Beauty: Cultivation a Life of Contemplation and Compassion." It has lots of beautiful imagery with it. I'm new to the online worship world. I'm learning something new every week! Here it is if you'd like to watch it. If you'd just like... Continue Reading →
Now who will harm you if you are eager to do what is good? But even if you do suffer for doing what is right, you are blessed. Do not fear what they fear, and do not be intimidated, but in your hearts sanctify Christ as Lord. Always be ready to make your defense to... Continue Reading →
I take refuge in you, Lord. Please never let me be put to shame. Rescue me by your righteousness! Listen closely to me! Deliver me quickly; be a rock that protects me; be a strong fortress that saves me! You are definitely my rock and my fortress. Guide me and lead me for the sake... Continue Reading →
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