walking….

A reflection on Exodus 16:1-18 Moses got the people out of Egypt. It wasn’t easy, but the Pharaoh finally let them go. The people are free some slavery, and safely on the other side of the Red Sea. Except now they’re in a desert. It’s hot. It’s...

called by I AM

A reflection from the life of Moses: Exodus 2:23 to 4:17 Before Moses came along, God made a promise to Abraham. A promise to this old man and his barren wife that they would have a child. Unlikely for sure, but it happened when Abraham was very old. In that promise,...

Be Strong – An Easter Sermon

“Be Strong” 2 Thessalonians 2:13-17 Oh I love Easter. Hallelujah! Praise God! This is what it’s all about. This is the day. This is when the real celebration happens. This day is greater than birthdays; greater than Valentine’s Day, Halloween, and yes even...

The Day Has Not Yet Come

“The Day Has Not Yet Come” 2 Thessalonians 2:1-12 Palm Sunday. A celebration! People lining the streets singing “Hosanna!” as they watch Jesus pass by on a donkey. Since we didn’t read the story, let me share part of it with you now. After he had said this, he...

Be Glorified

“Be Glorified” 2 Thessalonians 1 This week we begin looking at Paul’s second letter to the Thessalonian church. The first letter was full of praise and thanks for the faithfulness of the Thessalonians. Paul was telling them they were doing a great job in the...

Encouraged

“Encouraged” 1 Thessalonians 4:13-5:11 “Are we there yet?” “How much longer now?” “Can I now?” These questions all rotate around the concept of time. For a small child who does not understand time fully, waiting is a very hard thing to do. Whether it’s sitting...