Enlightenment – The Transfiguration of Our Lord
Summary: All of us has what is sometimes considered a “world view”. This consists of not just the things we can see, taste, or hear, but also includes our convictions, feelings, and opinions. Anything that...
Strength to Serve
Summary: There are times in life that we cannot change negative influences in our life. With the right perspective we can be lifted out of our despair, and feel positive inwardly, even when our circumstances...
God’s Word Accomplishes What it Promises
Summary: The Gospel of Mark tells us that Jesus proclaims that the Kingdom of God has come near. What does this mean? When he refers to the kingdom of God, Jesus is talking about the...
Making Peace Inside and Out
The Third Sunday after Epiphany – January 24, 2021 Summary: Self examination is hard work, because it forces us to examine issues we don’t want to deal with. Jesus reveals that the things that alienate...
Access to Heaven
Today’s gospel lesson from John comes at the very beginning of Jesus’s ministry. This passage is providing a preview of Jesus’ resurrected body and what all of us have to look forward to in heaven....
Baptized by The Holy Spirit
Summary: John the Baptist was the one who was appointed to announce the judgement day. He taught that God’s justice will be served, that we are all sinners, and that it is important that we...