Picture taken by Albert deVos Matt 2: 1-12 . King Herod and the Wise MenIt is amazing what we can infer from a story and how we are able to fill in the details of the story that do not exist. When we take a closer look at the facts
Continue readingPhoto by Albert de Vos Matthew 1:18-25 Joseph’s Dream It is no secret that “God’s work often upsets comfortable social expectations and conventions.” (Aaron Klink) Dreams can come true, but they aren’t free. In Joseph’s case, his dream is one given to him by God and it required great strength and
Continue readingPicture painted by Laura Foster and photo taken and adapted by Albert deVos Esther 4: 1-17 Esther agrees to help the Jewish people We hear the story of Esther and her decision to stand with her people even though it goes against her husband. She will not stand idly by
Continue readingThis picture was composed by Jim Triscott Nov 2016 Isaiah 42: 1-9 A Light to the Nations We are called to be servants of God and be a light of healing in this world. God has chosen us and poured the Holy Spirit upon us. We are called to bring
Continue readingThis picture was composed by Jim Triscott Nov 2016. Habakkuk 1:1-4; 2:2-4; 3:17-19 A prophet’s prayer First off, the prophet Habakkuk confronts God. He cries out, and he laments. Then he stands watch, waiting for a reply. It is through Habakkuk’s patient waiting that a vision appears. God is listening!
Continue readingJeremiah 1:4-10; 7:1-11 . Jeremiah’s Call and Commission The children and youth of Robertson-Wesley will be leading the service today. Today is Children’s Day and so we celebrate by listening to the words of our children. So often the prophets and the chosen messengers of God were called at a
Continue readingMicah 5:2-4; 6:6-8 . What God Requires We are called to remember. The prophet Micah proclaims that all that God requires of us, is to seek justice, love kindness and walk humbly with God. As we remember those who fought for our freedom, as we remember the gift that Jesus
Continue reading2 Kings 5:1-14 The Healing of Naaman Photo by Rev. Karen Bridges. We often make life harder than it needs to be. We yearn for drama and excitement. But sometimes restoration and healing comes in the quiet acts of kindness and simplicity. Life is hard enough without our complicating it
Continue reading1 Kings 3: 5-12 Solomon Solomon is a newly crowned king, glorious and triumphant! However, we find him in the night, vulnerable and humble before God, asking for “a discerning heart” instead of riches or power. In facing and naming his deepest need, Solomon gains his true power in God’s
Continue readingPhoto by Jim Triscott. 2 Samuel 12: 1-9 David and Nathan It is time to offer our true selves to God, to be honest about who we are and what we have done or left undone. We lament, we ask for compassion, we ask for healing and we offer ourselves
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