The Letter from James in Chapter 3 calls us out. War begins within us. Inside we are jealous, worried, insecure and uncertain. We don’t even get the reward of the result we want as we try to get what we want! We are warring within as we struggle to be good or at least better than we were the day […]
In this week’s Sunday Scriptures, the Church gives us a few perspectives to think about. In the letter from St. James, he asks, “What good is it if someone has faith but does not have works?” Can we say go in peace and eat well to a person who has no food or shelter? Can we say, “Have a nice […]
I am the good shepherd. I know mine and mine know me. Jesus reminds us that he will watch over us, protect us and be with us. A good shepherd is willing to risk his own life to protect his sheep. Jesus laid down his life and even rose again to bring us new life. We explored the meaning of […]
Can you be trusted in small matters? (Luke 16:10-11) I asked students in Grades 1-5 at the beginning of class time this week if they can be trusted. I told them the Scripture and then posed a few questions. If they volunteered, they could take responsibility for something small. Students raised their hands and even jumped up for this chance […]
Mark’s Gospel this week (the full Reading) is all about healing. Mark 5:21-43 Here are a few pointers you could get: 1) ask. Don’t be shy. Definitely a message in this Sunday’s Readings. What have you got to lose? Just ask. Jairus is sure that if he asks, Jesus will cure his daughter. He knows. How? 2) stay close enough […]
This question has permeated any discussion our culture has had as long as I have been alive. It’s a timeless dilemma that threads through the Bible from the very beginning. I can’t change our culture’s mind about abortion. It’s too big of a task for me. I hope that in my high school speech class in the late 70’s, I […]
Have you wondered how to pray with your children? Need a few tips? See Grace’s suggestions from the Apostleship of Prayer: Grace has a great blog with stories, tips and videos! http://www.prayingwithgrace.org/ I hope to help our kids to think about prayer differently. As we teach them prayers that will encourage them in their faith now but sustain them in […]
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