Second Sunday after Pentecost
A Time for War
We are all born with God given talents and gifts including musicians (1 Samuel 16:18, 23; 1 Chronicles 23:5, 25:7), Artisans (1 Kings 5:8-9), hunter (Genesis 25:27), Jeweler Exodus 35:33), Engraver (Exodus 35:35), Sage (1 King 4:29-34), Athlete (Judges 13-16), Songwriter (Exodus 2:48), Civil Ruler (Genesis 41:41-42, Acts 18:26, Nehemiah 5:14, Daniel 2:48),
Holy Trinity Sunday
Optimism is the faith that leads to achievement. Nothing
can be done without hope and confidence. -Helen Keller
In Spite Of
n a world that is saturated in negative news, people on one side of the moral and political spectrum vilifying their opponents’ beliefs and opinions, it becomes easier to be critical of our own thoughts and behavior or lack of. Where does that end; it doesn’t until we are defeated. It robs us of joy and peace not to mention truth.
King David, after his selfish blunder with another man’s wife, Bathsheba, comes under great conviction for his immoral action and
Pentecost Sunday
Courage is what it takes to stand up and speak, courage is
also what it takes to sit down and listen. -Winston Churchill
Not By Might
Some of you remember the difficulty organizing and rebuilding the church after it was set on fire July 3, 2000. Plans were needed, money financed, construction company secured and of course
Seventh Sunday of Easter
“The best and most beautiful things in the world cannot be seen or even touched. They must be felt with the heart.” -Helen Keller
Peace
Pilot Knob Lutheran Peace 5/8/2024 We hear a lot today about wars: Russia and Ukraine, Israel and Hamas, the potential war between China and Tiawan, and Irans’ involvement against Isarel and threats to America and her allies. Then violent and hostile demonstrations on campuses and in streets; death by random attackers and the proliferation […]
Sixth Sunday of Easter
The wisest mind has something yet to learn.