Monthly Archives: June 2015

1 Samuel 1:21-2:1-10 Happiness. Everyone seems to be searching for that special someone who will usher feelings of happiness into his or her life. Celebrities and famous athletes often make headlines bouncing in and out of relationships, marriages, and even … Continue reading →

1 Samuel 1:1-20; Acts 1:1-14; Luke 20:9-19 In 1966, Nancy Sinatra released what would become a number one hit in the US and UK. “These Boots Are Made for Walkin’” declared that “one of these days these boots are gonna … Continue reading →

Exodus 6:2-13; 7:1-6 You cannot teach an old dog new tricks. How often have we heard that statement repeated by someone who feels they cannot accomplish something? I received my first computer in 1985, it did not even come with … Continue reading →

Luke 20:1-8 Authority is a big issue among us. Some people will assume authority. Some people will relinquish their authority. Then there are authorities that together we agree upon to follow. People who go against those authorities are lawbreakers. In … Continue reading →

Luke 19:41-48 My daddy used to say, “Son, this is going to hurt me more than you.” About that time I felt a sharp sting on my back side. I didn’t believe him then. I do now. Misbehaving kids; misbehaving … Continue reading →

Song of Solomon 1:1-3, 9-11, 15-16, 2:1-3 We tend not to like compliments, but only because we like them so much and are afraid it will show. Few manage them well. “Why, thank you,” we reply casually, when what we … Continue reading →

Luke 19:11-27 Jesus ascended to his throne, taking possession of his kingdom, prepared from the foundation of the world. In the meantime we who are children of the kingdom must be good stewards of all the King has entrusted to … Continue reading →

Luke 19:1-10 When Jesus entered the house of Zacchaeus, the people complained that Jesus went to the house of a sinner. Zacchaeus was a wealthy tax collector and, beyond his physical stature, we know little about him. The community apparently … Continue reading →