The Wonder Of This Holy Season Ahead

Rev. Richard Smith November 28, 2023 Isaiah 9:2, The people walking in darkness  have seen a great light; on those living in the land of deep darkness a light has dawned…to us a son is given,  and the government will be on his shoulders.  And he will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God,  Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. While …

On Being Truly Thankful

Rev. Richard P. Smith November 20, 2023 I Thessalonians 5:18 Give thanks in all things for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus our Lord… The Apostle Paul, in this notable passage from his letter to the Christians in Thessalonica, posits a spiritual truth we all need to embrace.  We should live as …

On Changing Our Minds

Rev. Richard Smith Romans 12:2 Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God’s will is—his good, pleasing and perfect will. In October I wrote about the virtue of listening.  It’s a topic needing attention from all of us; …