In Christ alone my hope is found,He is my light, my strength, my songThis Cornerstone, this solid GroundFirm through the fiercest drought and storm.What heights of love, what depths of …
What is the Advent Wreath?
The Advent Wreath Tradition & Meaningby Gretchen Filz For many Christians, Advent wreaths are a favorite way to celebrate the month of December leading up to Christmas Day. Although, many …
Advent Quotes
Frederick Buechner“For outlandish creatures like us, on our way to a heart, a brain, and courage, Bethlehem is not the end of our journey but only the beginning – not …
Looking for love.
Daily Bible Readings: Monday, October 8. Read Ecclesiastes 4:4-6. Monday, October 8. Read Ecclesiastes 4:4-6. 1) This was last week’s sermon text. 2) What does the writer say that motivates …
Pharaoh’s Ten Commandments
This week’s devotional prepares for the July 15 sermon, “Pharaoh’s Ten Commandments.” The text comes from Exodus 5:1-6:1 and contrasts the commands that the Egyptians had to live under versus …
180603 Table Talk
I keenly remember my baptism at the South Highland Church in Little Rock, Arkansas. The baptistery was backed by a picture of the Jordan River in Israel (artist conception) making …
180506 Devotional Guide
This week’s devotional prepares the reader for a May sermon series on the book of Ecclesiastes, one of the controversial and very interesting books of the Bible. In this little …
Biblical Themes Related to the Lord’s Supper
Themes of the Cross: Stumped about what you want to say at your Table Talk? Never fear; everyone one hits one of these creative dry spots once in a while. …
Biblical Texts for the Lord’s Supper
Occasionally I have some thoughts about Table Talk that will either 1) make it easier to understand or 2) give greater depth when talking about something so central and important …
Thoughts about Table Talk
Occasionally I have some thoughts about Table Talk that will either 1) make it easier to understand or 2) give greater depth when talking about something so central and important …