Advent: The Power Of Hope

November 28, 2022 Psalm 130:1 Ouf of the depths I cry to you, O Lord; Lord, hear my voice! This verse from Psalm 130 is part of one of those psalms known as lament.  These Biblical writings reveal the emotional and spiritual struggle of the writer as he faces his particular crisis or great challenge.  …

Living Thankfully

Rev. Richard P. Smith November 21, 2022 Psalm 100:4-5 4 Enter the Lord’s gates with thanksgiving    and his courts with praise;    give thanks to him and praise his name.5 For the Lord is good and his love endures forever;    his faithfulness continues through all generations. The Old and New Testaments are filled with references to the spiritual virtue of gratitude, …

Keeping A Sense Of Awe And Wonder

Rev. Richard Smith Ephesians 3:20 Words Of Paul Now to him who is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine, according to his power that is at work within us… Well, once the Apple organization works things out with the Chinese production timetable, the new iPhone 14 will be available for …

On Handling Conflict

October 31 Rev. Richard P. Smith James 4:1 (The Message) Where do you think all these appalling wars and quarrels come from? Do you think they just happen? Think again. They come about because you want your own way, and fight for it deep inside yourselves James says here that most personal conflicts come from …