Do you recall these words from the hymn, Amazing Grace, “I once was lost, but now am found; Was blind, but now I see.” Oh, how God loves us. And loving us, God has wooed and pursued us, His sheep when we have wandered and are lost. Ah, yes, how amazing God’s Grace is! Paul … [Read more…]
And the people of Berea were more open-minded than those in Thessalonica, and they listened eagerly to Paul’s message. They searched the Scriptures day after day to see if Paul and Silas were teaching the truth. Acts of the Apostles 17:11 NLT As a church family we have begun our year in the Bible. Many … [Read more…]
In Letters to Malcolm: Chiefly on Prayer, C.S. Lewis writes, “Creation seems to be delegation through and through. He will do nothing simply of Himself, which can be done by creatures. I suppose this is because He is a giver. And He has nothing to give but Himself. And to give Himself is to do … [Read more…]
I have come into the world as a light, so that no one who believes in me should stay in darkness.(John 12:46 NIV) This past Sunday when we were receiving requests for Christmas carols, I was very surprised to find that a wonderful carol with verses written by Charles Wesley was not in our United … [Read more…]
This coming Sunday, December 19 is the fourth Sunday of Advent in our Christian year and then before we know it, a mere six days later it will be Christmas Day. As I listen to some of the secular Christmas songs on the radio, I have been reflecting a bit about Christmas past and what … [Read more…]