Our worship today was punctuated by readings about the tension of real life and how a functioning community works in the middle of the tension. We were reminded that it is only through the power of the Holy Spirit and remembering God’s grace that we are able to gather as followers of God. Our Hebrew […]
In worship we were reminded that we need God’s grace to accept God’s grace and the redemption provided by Jesus. Our collect reminds that Christ’s example leads us to follow the steps necessary for a holy life. Our reading from Paul’s letter to the Romans speaks to the vastness of God’s grace. The most recently […]
In worship today we were reminded by our collect that the spirit to do and think what is right comes from our relationship with God and not from our will. That is important for us as we continue to navigate a life that has many conflicting voices vying for our attention. Our gospel reading today […]
Somewhat lost in delivery, God is with us on our journey of life – there when we embark and there when we return; all that is demanded of us is an openness to work with God. In worship we were reminded that our life as individuals and lives as a body of believers cannot continue […]
In worship our journey in the book of Genesis continued. Today’s lesson related Jacob’s toil for Rachel only to be given Leah instead. Jacob toiled for his first love, Rachel, willingly because that was what was supposed to be. The Psalm today reminds us that we are called to remind ourselves about God’s providence and […]
In worship today we were reminded that God knows our necessities and has compassion on us, even when we fumble around with the way we ask for God’s help – because God sent Jesus to bridge our failings and short-sightedness. The Psalmist reminds us today that if we look, God is there for and with […]
In worship we were reminded that the key points in the commandments are (1) loving God and (2) loving our neighbor (thank you Collect of the Day), and that God’s plan for us is to be united with one heart and pure affection – something that is possible through Jesus’ redeeming work. Our Old Testament […]
In worship today there was a mix of themes in the readings and collect. Our psalmist asked God how long would God forget him? But then realized that God had dealt with the psalmist richly in the past and would continue to be beneficial to him in the future. Paul’s letter to the Romans continued […]
In our Spiritual Communion (link below) today (the 4th in a row), we celebrated Holy Eucharist and offered a prayer of Reception of the Sacrament, not quite the same as in-person but it will do “for now.” Our scripture provided an involved picture of our faith and the principles we should follow in our daily […]
In worship we began our journey in the post-Pentecost season (often called Ordinary Time) after our Trinity Sunday celebration last week. Our collect of the day reminded us that it is God’s faith, love, and grace that empowers us to be truthful about God and minister justice compassionately. In our reading from Genesis we saw […]