Tag: Isaiah
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Fear not! #LasVegas #MassShooting
At least 59 people were killed in Las Vegas on Sunday. The event has been called the biggest mass shooting in modern US history. It is appropriate to pray for the wounded, the families of the dead, and all those who do the hard work of helping the community recover. It is also important to…
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I walked into the sanctuary this morning
I walked into the sanctuary this morning. It’s Monday morning and I wanted to see how the Advent decorations looked this year. I wasn’t around to help set up the afternoon before. But I can tell: Everybody knows exactly what they are doing. Everybody knows exactly where each piece goes. It looks gorgeous – like…
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Who are you, Jesus?
Who is Jesus for you? Are you suffering from bad behavior and want to change yourself? Do you want others to change so they fit your standards? Do you want to keep your compassion alive?
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Cowboy God
When we have family and friends visiting we like taking them for a tour of George Ranch Historical Park. Going through the four different residences of this huge complex is a wonderful invitation and introduction to our local history. Right when you come into the welcome center there is a permanent exhibit that blew my…
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Hunting the good stuff
O Lord, you are my God; I will exalt you, I will praise your name; for you have done wonderful things. (Isaiah 25:1 – Watchword for the Week of Sunday 12 October 2014) Isaiah sounds so joyful. He is raising his hands, maybe jumping up and down because he is so happy. He’s praising God…