The Blessing Of Memory

Rev. Richard P. Smith Deuteronomy 4:9 – Moses To The Hebrew People Only be careful, and watch yourselves closely so that you do not forget the things your eyes have seen or let them fade from your heart as long as you live. Teach them to your children and to their children after them. Here …

On Nourishing Our Souls

Rev. Richard Smith Matthew 14:23  After Jesus had dismissed the crowds, he went up on a mountainside by himself to pray. Later that night, he was there alone… We must, if we’re going to spiritually grow and mature, find ways to feed our spirits and to nourish our souls.  Obviously, we find our souls fed …

Living Witnesses

Rev. Richard Smith Psalm 139:14  I praise you because I am fearfully and wonderfully made; your works are wonderful, I know that full well. I saw some time ago on Facebook one of those poster insights which greatly humbled me and made me realize I’m not nearly as mature in my spiritual outlook as I sometimes think …

On Handling Failure

Rev. Richard Smith Mark 6:6  Jesus could not do any miracles there, except lay his hands on a few sick people and heal them. He was amazed at their lack of faith. Sooner or later we all feel the sting of failure, the pain of a significant personal mistake. It may be a failed relationship …

Believing That Good Will Overcome Evil

Rev. Richard Smith Eastertide:  Recognizing The Impact Of The Resurrection Luke 24:4-6 While the women were wondering about the stone rolled away, two men in clothes that gleamed like lightning stood beside them…’Why do you look for the living among the dead?  He is not here; he has risen!’ For those who followed Jesus, it seemed …

Affirming Life Beyond Death

Rev. Richard Smith Eastertide:  Celebrating The Impact Of The Resurrection I Corinthians 15:42, 44   Words of Paul ‘So will it be with the resurrection of the dead.  The body that is sown is perishable, it is raised imperishable…It is sown a natural body, it is raised a spiritual body.  If there is a natural body, …