“The harvest is plentiful,” Jesus said. There is abundance in the harvest. But the gospel contains other examples of abundance. The needs of the many are evident. And plentiful.
We are the Light on the Ridge proclaiming the love of Jesus in thought, word, and deed
We are the Light on the Ridge proclaiming the love of Jesus in thought, word, and deed
Sermons on Love (Page 5)
We are called today to align ourselves with God’s values. To straighten up and be the people of God’s covenant. We are called to be the people who make justice roll down like waters and righteousness like an everflowing stream.
Today’s gospel contains the two commandments that are key to eternal life. Plus the story of a Samaritan who is good. Oh, we need life. And we need goodness. Let us see where we will find them.
God made us with compassion. When we see someone endangering themselves, we want them to stop. Even though the danger is not to us, we feel an urgency on behalf of our neighbor.
Easter always reminds me that I need much more than a helping hand. I need a resurrection from the dead. Anything less is beside the point.
How mysterious that Jesus would speak of a mother hen as the place of greatest security. You would think he would speak of a soaring eagle with talons as sharp as swords, or a lion that protects the cubs. What about a pit bull trained to lick his chops if you get too near the…
Have you ever watched ski jumping at the Winter Olympics? The competitor is perched high up on top of the jump, without any poles. He or she seems right on the edge of the platform, rocking back and forth, and then – pushes off. As lovely a view as it may be, they can’t stay…
God’s promises of love and forgiveness and heaven are for us, for you and me. Maybe a good New Year’s resolution would be to remember that.
A Savior Comes – what, you’ve heard the story before?
Praise God! Unleash the joy! God is good and with us forever.