Psalm 62 – My soul finds rest in God alone Doug Harris Song of Trust in God Alone To the leader: according to Jeduthun. A Psalm of David. 1 For God alone my soul waits in silence; from him comes my salvation. 2 He alone is my rock and my salvation, my fortress; I shall … More Lent Midweek 3

Fourth Sunday in Lent 26 March 2017 (1 Samuel 16:1-13 Psalm 23 Ephesians 5:8-14 John 9:1-41) “Healing Old World Certainties!” Doesn’t it seem a little strange that the man who was transformed in today’s Gospel passage said not a single word until after he was healed? He never asked Jesus for a cure. He never … More “Healing Old World Certainties!”

Throughout the Lenten season, the faithful across the world draw their focus inward. We spend time reflecting on the sins and wrongdoings that we have committed, while at the same time, trusting that God in Christ, through his sacrifice on the cross, will offer us forgiveness for those things we can’t imagine being forgiven for, … More Thirst

Denise Wood’s Psalm 103 reflection Psalm 103, verses 1—14 Bless the Lord, O my soul,   and all that is within me,    bless his holy name. 2 Bless the Lord, O my soul,    and do not forget all his benefits— 3 who forgives all your iniquity,    who heals all your diseases, 4 who redeems your life … More Lent Midweek 2

Alan Zepp’s Psalm 19 reflections Psalm 19 1 The heavens are telling the glory of God;     and the firmament proclaims his handiwork. 2 Day to day pours forth speech,     and night to night declares knowledge. 3 There is no speech, nor are there words;     their voice is not heard; 4 yet their voice goes out through all the earth,     and … More Lent Midweek 1

First Sunday of Lent 5 March 2017 (Genesis 2:15-17; 3:1-7 Psalm 32 Romans 5:12-19 Matthew 4:1-11 “You Had It all Wrong, Uncle Screwtape!” Our Lent begins with stories that take us from the garden to the desert. We begin with Adam and Eve in God’s good garden, but they, like their descendants after them, bring … More “You Had It all Wrong, Uncle Screwtape!”

Ash Wednesday 1 March 2017 (Joel 2:1-2, 12-17 Psalm 51 2 Corinthians 5:20-6:10 Matthew 6:1-6, 16-21) “Lenten Locusts!” [Pew Bibles p.1036] I didn’t think I’d be talking about locusts for my Ash Wednesday sermon, but that is pretty much where I am this morning/evening, because whenever there are verses missing in a scripture text that … More “Lenten Locusts!”