Colossians 2:6-15; Psalm 85; Luke 11:1-13 I wonder if you’ve noticed, that recently there has been a bit of a backlash against prayer. Well maybe not just against prayer, but certainly against “thoughts and prayers.” That’s the phrase that often gets used and a publicly notable event—politicians and celebrities offer their thoughts and prayers. It’s […]

Amos 7:7-17; Psalm 82; Luke 10:25-37 If you have paid any attention to the rhetoric of politicians these days (and if you haven’t, good for you – your blood pressure is undoubtedly lower than mine!), you have heard the term fake news. As I did a little research on this term (which for me has […]

2 Kings 5:1-14; Psalm 30; Luke 10:1-11, 16-20 Good morning! I am delighted that we are worshiping again in the church yard. There was a memorial service in the church yesterday—right before the heavens opened up with that big rain shower—and it was a steam bath in there. The temperatures and the humidity have gone […]