If you tend to skip over the “begats” in the Bible, you may miss some fascinating stories. In Matthew’s gospel, nearly 50 people are named as Jesus’ ancestors. Surprisingly, that list includes five women. (No women were included in the … Continue reading
Monthly Archives: September 2021
On Sunday, September 26, we are starting a new sermon series on men and women of the Bible. Abraham is first. To the Jews, Abraham was their biological father; to Christians, he is a spiritual father. He was not perfect, … Continue reading
The serenity prayer says: “God, grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change, courage to change the things I can, and wisdom to know the difference.”Jesus told us not to worry and to simply trust in God … Continue reading
It often seems that the happiest people are the ones who live in anticipation. Those who live in the past are disappointed by the present. They prefer the good old days. But those who foresee a better future and work … Continue reading