Last year, Rev. Cheryl Murphy of Holy Covenant UMC (Carrollton, TX) preached one of the most impactful Lenten sermon series I have ever encountered. She invited us to fast from anxiety, the desire to control, judgment of others, apathy, and resentment. This year, we have adopted her series for our own Lenten journey. To encourage …
I have read the Bible in a year several times and always found it to be a rewarding experience. I’m a strong advocate for this spiritual discipline. That said, I’ve also started and failed to finish the Bible in a year more times than I can count. It’s no secret that certain books—like Leviticus—can be …
Micah 6 – How does living this way deepen your relationship with God and your community? Part 1Today, I am attending an interfaith service in honor of MLK at Carter Metropolitan CME Church. I’ve been looking forward to this service all week. This morning’s Bible reading was Micah 6. As I read it, I forced …
Psalm 23 – How does God’s role as Shepherd provide comfort and assurance in your life? UPDATE: A few days have passed since I wrote it. And I have just stumbled on this interpretation of Psalm 23. And it has left me uprooted and confronted with all the privileges and safeguards that I take for …
1 Samuel 16 – How does God’s focus on the heart (rather than appearances) challenge you? I find myself at a point in life where I’ve experienced both sides of mentorship. I’ve been blessed with strong mentors who built me up, supported me, guided me, believed in me, and saw potential in me that took …
Иисус Навин 24 – Что значит служить Господу “в чистоте и верности”?” Последняя глава книги Иисуса Навина — это мощное подведение итогов долгих и верных отношений Бога со Своим народом, история, уходящая корнями к Фарре, отцу Авраама. Хотя слушатели наверняка хорошо знали эту историю, Иисус Навин намеренно напомнил им о том, как Бог проявлял Себя …
Josué 24 – ¿Qué significa servir al Señor “con sinceridad y fidelidad”? El último capítulo de Josué es un poderoso resumen de la relación larga y fiel de Dios con Su pueblo, una historia que se remonta a Taré, el padre de Abraham. Aunque la audiencia seguramente conocía bien esta historia, Josué se tomó el …
Joshua 24 – What does it mean to serve the Lord “in sincerity and faithfulness”? The final chapter of Joshua serves as a powerful summary of God’s long and faithful relationship with His people, a story that stretches back to Terah, the father of Abraham. While the audience was undoubtedly familiar with this history, Joshua …
Второзаконие 6 – Что значит любить Бога всем сердцем, всей душой и всей силой? Любить Бога может выглядеть по-разному в разные периоды нашей жизни. Иногда это чувство утешения — источник силы, который дает нам устойчивость. Любовь к Богу может дарить чувство принадлежности к общине верующих, направлять в повседневной жизни и указывать путь. В другие моменты …
Deuteronomio 6 – ¿Qué significa amar a Dios con todo tu corazón, alma y fuerza? Amar a Dios adopta diferentes formas a lo largo de las estaciones de nuestra vida. A veces, se siente reconfortante, como una fuente de fortaleza que nos da estabilidad. Amar a Dios puede brindarnos un sentido de pertenencia dentro de …