Sorrow!

Matthew 23: 29-39 v 29 “What sorrow awaits you teachers of religious law and you Pharisees. Hypocrites! “ What sorrow awaits you teachers of religious law and you Pharisees. Hypocrites! Then you say” If we had lived in the days of our ancestors, we would never have joined them in killing the prophets.” Snakes! SonsContinue reading “Sorrow!”

 Lord Receive my Spirit

 Acts 6:8-7: 2a 51-60 v 7-59 “As they stoned him, Stephen prayed,” Lord Jesus, receive my spirit.” Stephen, a man full of God’s grace and power, performed amazing miracles and signs among the people. But one day some men from the synagogue of freed slaves started to debate with him. They persuaded some men toContinue reading ” Lord Receive my Spirit”

Christmas Eve Worship

For some today will be spent like Mary and Joseph, returning to our family home as we gather to celebrate together the wonderous birth of Jesus. For others like the wise men the journey will be on another day as carefully thought about gifts will be carried to their recipients to be joyously presented toContinue reading “Christmas Eve Worship”

The earth is the Lord’s!

 Psalm 24 v 9 “Open up ancient gates! Open up ancient doors and let the King of glory enter.” The earth is the Lord’s and everything in it. The world and all its people belong to Him. Who may climb the mountains of the Lord? Who may stand in His holy place? Only those whoseContinue reading “The earth is the Lord’s!”

The Lord himself will give you the sign!

 Isaiah 7: 10- 17 v 13 “Then Isaiah said, “Listen well, you royal family of David! Isn’t it enough to exhaust human patience? Must you exhaust the patience of my God as well?” Later, the Lord sent this message to King Ahaz: Ask the Lord your God for a sign of confirmation, Ahaz.” But theContinue reading “The Lord himself will give you the sign!”