Angels
Our services have been cancelled tomorrow -- Sunday, February 22, 2015 -- because of snow and ice. But, this week's lectionary readings are so full of wonderful opportunities for reflection as we begin the Lenten season, that I wanted to share some of my sermon notes with you.
Lectionary Yr B
What is it about the Christmas story that captures the imagination of the entire world during this season of the year? I believe that the Christmas story is foremost a story about love. Of course, the Christmas story is historical, and it's also a story about common people
Angels
Mother's Day will be here before you know it -- May 9, to be exact. I've got the perfect gift for you to give away at church, or for that special mother in your own life. My author friend, Joan Wester Anderson, has written a delightful
Hebrews
Entertaining Angels: Open To The Numinous 2Do not forget to entertain strangers, for by so doing some people have entertained angels without knowing it. -- Hebrews 13:2 NIV Where Were We? Our return to worship today after two weeks out due to snow reminds me of those old serialized
Acts
Entertaining Angels: The Messengers and Armies of God Acts 12:1-17 1 It was about this time that King Herod arrested some who belonged to the church, intending to persecute them. 2 He had James, the brother of John, put to death with the sword. 3 When he saw that
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Entertaining Angels: The Servants of Christ Second in the sermon series Entertaining AngelsJanuary 10, 2010 The Angels Sing 'Worthy is the Lamb"Then I saw in the right hand of him who sat on the throne a scroll with writing on both sides and sealed with seven seals.
Hebrews
Entertaining Angels: Who Are Angels and Why Do We Need Them?Hebrews 1:1-7, 14In the past God spoke to our forefathers through the prophets at many times and in various ways, 2 but in these last days he has spoken to us by his Son, whom he appointed heir
Creativity
Are angels the new vampires? Anne Rice, the author who made vampires trendy in her Vampire Chronicles series, came back to the Christian faith in 1998. Upon returning to the Roman Catholic Church, Rice published two books about the life of Christ. She has now turned her attention to the