Compassion

Compassion

Compassion – Luke 10.29-37 Jim Wallis says: “Faith is always personal but never private.” In the parable of the good Samaritan the priest and the Levite moved to the other side of the road when they saw someone in need. While on the other hand the Samaritan was moved...
Jeremiah 8.18 – 9.1

Jeremiah 8.18 – 9.1

On Sunday we will be gathering for worship at 9am at Temple of Israel.  We will be focusing on Jeremiah 8.18 – 9.1.  In this passage the prophet says that he is hurt along with his people, yet the prophet calls out to God in verse 22: “Is there no balm in...
Embodying Hope

Embodying Hope

Vision: “The Good News of Jesus Christ enables us to embody hope, for he is truly the anchor of our soul.” Hebrews 6.13-20 John Calvin says: “As long as we sojourn in this world, we stand not on firm ground, but are tossed here and there as it were in the midst...
Ash Wednesday

Ash Wednesday

This is an article that I wrote on Ash Wednesday. I hope this is helpful. During the forty days leading up to Easter the church traditionally observes a time of penance and fasting. This time of preparation for Easter is commonly called Lent. Lent begins on Ash...
Jeremiah 3.19–4.4

Jeremiah 3.19–4.4

This Sunday we will be gathering for worship at 9am at Temple of Israel.  We will be focusing on Jeremiah 3.19–4.4.  In this passage we learn that God wants to focus on the heart, and the people of Israel are to circumcise the foreskin of their hearts. ...