Lent
Glory and Resilience: 2nd Sunday in Lent
The Transfiguration story shows us the glory of God revealed just before Jesus faces opposition. Yet, he remains faithful and steadfast.
Uncategorized
Shalom Shalom: A Partnership with God
"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
Epiphany
When Peace Feels Distant
How do you find peace when God seems distant and everything feels like it is conspiring against you? The ancient psalmist has an answer.
anxiety
Today, Shalom!
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
Look at the Lamb!
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
1st Sunday after Christmas: Jesus in the Temple
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
Lectionary Yr C
Answering God's Call: Mary's Song and Our Response
For those who have listened to my podcast, God's Time, I appreciate your tuning in. Beginning today God's Time is moving here to ChuckWarnock.com each week. That way if you only want to listen to a 5-6 minute summary, or listen and read the meditation,
Lectionary Yr B
When Foundations Shake: Facing Uncertainty with Faith
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
1 Kings
Podcast: Trust Beyond Measure: Lessons from Two Widows
Here's the link to my podcast, God's Time, where you can either listen through my blog here, or from the podcast site, God's Time with Chuck Warnock. The audio is the same as the written version here on my blog. Please check out both
1 Kings
Trust Beyond Measure: Lessons from Two Widows
Our meditation for the 25th week after Pentecost deals with two widows who lived about 700 years apart. Both demonstrated extraordinary trust in God to provide for them. I appreciate your taking time to read, and encourage you to pass it on to others by subscribing, forwarding, or sharing on
Lectionary Yr B
Update: "Understanding Servanthood" revised
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
Understanding Servanthood in God’s Kingdom
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