John 20:11-18 A few years ago, my wife and I were lucky enough to have a wonderful high school exchange student from China who went by the American name, “Harry.” And because of Harry, I paid more attention to news from China than I would have, which is the only reason I knew about Wuhan […]
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PICTURE YOURSELF WATCHING DOUBTING THOMAS
Luke 24:13-35 Thomas is an interesting character. He was labelled “The Twin” (which is actually what “Thomas” means), and for a good part of his life, that’s all he was. Like Tommy Smothers: he may have looked at his brother thinking, “Mom always liked you best, at least you got a real name.” But it […]
MAY Newsletter
Opening! We’re proud our congregation helped “flatten the curve” and “fight covid 19,” but after weeks of “social distancing” and “sheltering in place,” we look forward to reopening the church doors! As of this writing: medical, business, religious, and political leaders are still debating reopening dates that honor the need to balance our physical health and […]
PICTURE YOURSELF ON THE ROAD TO EMMAUS
Luke 24:13-35. So I back out of my driveway and head to WalMart on a mission to buy milk, bananas and (if a miracle occurs and they have any) toilet paper. I also need Sudafed because I love spring, but I’m allergic to it. However, on the way, I’m thinking about – what else? – […]
APRIL Newsletter
The COVID-19 virus is impacting all our lives. It looks as though even Holy Week activities will be affected this year. Holy Week begins with observing Christ’s triumphal entry inot Jerusalem on Palm Sunday (April 5) and ends in celebrating the triumph of His resurrection on Easter (April 12). Normally, this period includes a Maundy […]