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"You will keep in perfect peace those whose minds are steadfast, because they trust in You." — Isaiah 26:3 NIV In a time where peace feels tentative, Isaiah does something interesting in this verse. He uses the word shalom twice -- shalom shalom -- which the NIV translates
anxiety
Welcome to Today Shalom: Choosing Peace One Day at a Time! We live in anxious times. Our news feeds overflow with conflict, our communities feel fractured, and many of us carry private burdens that weigh heavily on our hearts. In response to this age of anxiety, you might have seen
bible
The lamb was central to the sacrifices of the Temple—one life offered in place of another, blood spilled as a covering for wrongdoing.
christmas
We're in the middle of the 12 days of Christmas until Epiphany. While you might be tempted to pack Christmas up, wait until January 6 for the Magi to appear. We'll talk about the meaning of that next week, but this week we have one of
John
I'm glad you're here for this last Sunday in the Christian Year, Christ the King Sunday. You can catch a brief 10-minute podcast version each week at God's Time with Chuck Warnock. If you find the devotional or the podcast helpful, please like it
Lectionary Yr B
We're almost finished with this cycle of the Christian Year. Advent is just around the corner, but we're not quite done yet. Today's reading from Mark 13 reminds us that when everything changes, God is still at work. Thank you for joining me here
Lectionary Yr B
Here is the text-only version for tomorrow's (Oct. 20, 2024) reading of Mark 10:35-45. If you want to listen to summary, click here. If you would like to receive these weekly thoughts via email, scroll until you see the subscribe button. Coming next Saturday, "When You
Christian Year & Seasons
This Sunday, October 20, 2024, is the twenty-second week after Pentecost, and the Gospel reading is Mark 10:35-45. The audio file above is a 12-minute overview for pastors, Bible study leaders, or folks who like to dig deeper into the lectionary reading. I hope this is helpful in preparation
Lectionary Yr B
I'm back after a long recovery, retirement and moving to South Carolina. I plan to post a sermon each week, hopefully before Saturday, and they're free for use as sermons, Bible study lessons, or personal devotions. I'll announce some more changes and features soon,
Christian history
Here's the sermon I'm preaching tomorrow titled, Telling The Good News. I've got a terrible cold or allergies or something, so I hope your day is better than mine appears, if I don't improve! Telling the Good NewsLuke 24:44-53 44He said