What is Enough? Luke 12.13-21 My grandfather Devine died from lung at home under excellent Hospice care when I was in my mid-20’s. My aunt called when they believed he was at the end of his life and I drove over the Harrodsburg to sit vigil with the family as my grandfather transitioned from this … [Read more…]
Providence Prophet August 2013
Lord Teach Us to Pray Luke 11:1-13 As you know, 6 of us from Providence returned a week ago from the General Assembly of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ). Every two years the denomination “assembles” for worship, education, business and fellowship. It is always great to reconnect with old Disciple friends. There are always … [Read more…]
A Woman’s Place is in the Kitchen Luke 10.38-42 A woman’s place is in the kitchen. While I do not remember being told this in seriousness, I was taught it by example from my earliest days. At my grandmother Devine’s house, family gathered every Sunday after church for dinner and every holiday. The women would … [Read more…]
Providence Prophet July 2013
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Providence Prophet May 2013
John 1.1-18 My mother-in-law exemplifies hospitality. She not only makes people feel welcome into her home, she makes people feel welcome anywhere that she is – in other people’s homes, in church, in restaurants, at funerals, department stores, she opens her heart to everyone around her. If you look up the word, “hospitality” in the … [Read more…]
Luke 3:15-17, 21-22 Last Sunday was Epiphany Sunday and I told you that for us, here in the West, it is a remembrance and celebration of the Magi coming with gifts for the Christ child. As the 12th day of Christmas it marks the end of the Christmas season for the church. Epiphany is a … [Read more…]
I Corinthians 12:1-31 For the next few Sundays we are going to take a little journey through 1Corinthians, Paul’s letter to the church located at Corinth, Greece. A little background will help us. The Apostle Paul was the church’s most successful missionary. He was responsible for the spread of Christianity to Asia Minor and Europe. … [Read more…]
