CHRIST’S RESURRECTION, AND YOURS

March 21, 2016 by Pheona
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“We Believe That Jesus died and again” – Thessalonians 4:14 The word “resurrection” means “the standing up of a corpse.”  Most religions teach the concept of immortality, but only the Christian faith teaches bodily resurrection.  “If we believe that Jesus died and rose again, even so them which also sleep in Jesus will God bring with Him.”  The patriarch Job, whose children all died tragically in a single day, asked, “If a man dies, shall he live again?” (Job 14:14).  We ask this question when Continue reading →

Get Happy!

December 14, 2015 by Pheona
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We often think that we will gain happiness by achieving, receiving or attaining.  We also think that in order to be happy, we have to receive love.  Think again!  Research shows that our greatest fulfillment comes in large part from being connected to others and from helping them.There is truth to the saying “It is in giving that we receive.” Compassion brings meaning and researchers have found that living a life of meaning is one of the greatest determinants of happiness. Not only does compassion Continue reading →

God’s Essay

June 20, 2015 by Pheona
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Two of The Revised Lectionary Readings for Sunday, 6/21/2015  Psalm 107:1-3, 23-32 & Mark 4:35-41 (Psalms are written with italics, Gospel of Mark is in Bold) Psalm 107:1 O give thanks to the LORD, for he is good; for his steadfast love endures forever.  Psalm 107:2 Let the redeemed of the LORD say so, those he redeemed from trouble. 107:3 and gathered in from the lands, from the east and from the west, from the north and from the south. Mark 4:35  On that day, when evening Continue reading →

Love One Another

May 31, 2015 by Pheona
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  “We are one in the Spirit … New Revised Standard Version (NRSV) – Romans 12:9-16 9 Let love be genuine; hate what is evil, hold fast to what is good; 10 love one another with mutual affection; outdo one another in showing honor. 11 Do not lag in zeal, be ardent in spirit, serve the Lord. 12 Rejoice in hope, be patient in suffering, persevere in prayer. 13 Contribute to the needs of the saints; extend hospitality to strangers. 14 Bless those who persecute you; Continue reading →

Come, Holy Spirit

May 24, 2015 by Pheona
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Romans 8:22-27  (New Revised Standard Version of the Bible)                               8:22  We know that the whole creation has been groaning in labor pains until now; 8:23  and not only the creation, but we ourselves, who have the first fruits of the Spirit, groan inwardly while we wait for adoption, the redemption of our bodies. 8:24  For in hope we were saved.  Now hope that is seen is not hope.  For who hopes Continue reading →