Rev. Richard Smith Hebrews 1:14 Are not all angels ministry spirits sent to serve…? Hebrews 13:1-2 Do not forget to entertain strangers, for by doing so some people have entertained angels without knowing it. Recently I was listening to my Amazon Music songs and one by Abba titled, I Have A Dream started playing. Among …
Rev. Richard Smith Mark 12:30 – Words of Jesus ‘Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind and with all your strength.’ All Christians believe that faith is foundational to our beliefs. The central tenets of the Christian religion are matters of faith, not …
Rev. Richard Smith John 13:34 Words of Jesus I new commandment I give to you, that you love one another; just as I have loved you, you are to love one another.Ephesians 4:32 Words of Paul Be kind to one another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, as God in Christ forgave you. Most likely you each …
Rev. Richard Smith Proverbs 27:23-27 – Ode To A Farmer Be sure you know the condition of your flocks, give careful attention to your herds;for riches do not endure forever, and a crown is not secure for all generations.When the hay is removed and new growth appears and the grass from the hills is gathered …
Rev. Richard Smith Ephesians 4:26 – Be angry but do not sin; do not let the sun go down on your anger, and do not make room for the devil. I don’t need to tell you that there’s a lot of anger erupting today across religious, political, and social venues. Anger seems to be …
Rev. Richard Smith Ecclesiastes 3:1 There is a time for everything, and a season for every activity under heaven… We have on our refrigerator a magnet which reads, I’m Not Old; I’m Just Chronologically Challenged. I’m not sure when or where we got this…maybe one of our children, Leanne or Clay, gave it to us.What …
Rev. Richard Smith I don’t know how aware you are about the challenges facing contemporary religious institutions and groups, but there is some disconcerting information. USA Today on September 22 had a piece titled, “Why Are Millions Leaving Organized Religion”? It shared these stark insights:**Within 10 years, the number of people in the U.S. who …
Rev. Richard Smith James 1:2 “Blessed is the person who remains steadfast under trial…” One of the Bible’s most inviting insights is the call to persevere amidst life’s trials and challenges. The majority of characters profiled in Holy Scripture had experiences which called for emotional and spiritual resilience; spiritual and emotional perseverance. Unquestionably, you and …