Haggai 1:15b-2:9 The future glory of the temple. 2 Thessalonians 2:1-5, 13-17 Paul’s ministry in Thessalonica The scriptures remind us that we are broken but hopeful believers. The prophet Haggai reminds the people of faith that God will give us the courage to hold onto tradition while seeing the present
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Isaiah 5:1-7 The unfruitful vineyard. Hebrews 11:29-12:2 The faith of others. How can we not identify with the struggles expressed in Isaiah; when we, too, are faced with disappointments over and over again; when it feels like everyone and everything is working against us; when the only conclusion left is
Continue readingPsalm 104:24-34, 35b God the Creator Acts 2:1-21 The coming of the Holy Spirit On Pentecost Sunday we hear the story of how people of faith received the Holy Spirit, which caused them to rejoice and speak in their own language. The Holy Spirit is at work around us, reminding
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