Where does anger come from? I am not a psychologist, but I have some clues as to the source of my own anger. I am a very self-centered person. I want you to be impressed with me and I want things my way. When I am disrespected or my will is violated, I do not …
We have a popular saying in the church “Its Friday, but Sunday’s coming.” It comes from a sermon title. It is funny that we are all familiar with the title, but I have no idea who preached it and when it was preached. As we recognize the death of Jesus and the despair this precipitated …
Today is Good Friday. We gather together to remember the day Jesus died to make atonement for our sins. This year, we cannot gather, but it changes nothing. The work Jesus did approximately 2000 years ago remains. It is not our celebration of this event, but the event itself that is important. So today, you …
We are currently experiencing an unusual time of disconnection. We are quarantined at home. Our church is broadcast into our homes and we are not allowed to gather together. We must purposefully stay connected to others. Any connection we have is distanced. We must take time to call each other, pray for each other, and …
Foot washing ceremonies in Christian churches are common. We do this in celebration and commemoration of this real event that took place many years ago. It is an attempt to follow the teaching of Jesus and to serve others in humility. How many of you have let someone wash your feet? I find people do …
