The Lenten Journey Begins

Rev. Richard Smith February 20, 2023 Mark 8:1 The beginning of the good news about Jesus the Messiah, the Son of God… The Gospel of Mark begins with the clear and notable words, The beginning of the good news about Jesus. One biblical scholar points out that the Greek word here – “euangelion”, translated “good news” …

The Power of Generosity

Rev. Richard Smith February 13, 2023 Proverbs 11:25 – A generous person will prosper; whoever refreshes others will be refreshed. You probably have heard in the last few years of “the science of generosity”.  It focuses on research into how being generous persons helps us.  The results of various forms of research indicate that living …

On Keeping Life In Perspective

Rev. Richard Smith February 2, 2023 Psalm 100 3Know that the Lord is God. It is he who made us, and we are his; we are his people, the sheep of his pasture. 4 Enter his gates with thanksgiving and his courts with praise; give thanks to him and praise his name.5 For the Lord …