Monthly Archives: December 2007
That Panicky Feeling Is Starting to Set In
It’s Friday and Sunday’s comin’. I have about half of that day’s message finished, and while normally that would put me far ahead of where I am usually am at this time of the week, Monday (along with Christmas Eve) soon follows and I am no where in my sermon preparation for the two messages [...]
Happy Birthday Charles Wesley
Charles Wesley, song writer extraordinaire and co-founder of Methodism, was born 300 years ago today. In his honor and memory I post my favorite hymn/poem of his. Titled Come, O Thou Traveler Unknown in the United Methodist hymnal, the poem Wrestling Jacob is an extended meditation on Jacob’s encounter with an angel or God at [...]
My Life . . . By the Numbers
Psalm 90:10 The years of our life are seventy, or even by reason of strength eighty; yet their span is but toil and trouble; they are soon gone, and we fly away. —– Born: November 9, 1961 Age: 46 Life Expectancy: 34 more years (Geesh, I should be so lucky) Lived in Kentucky: 25 years [...]
Romans 1:1-7 – My Paraphrase
Paul, a slave of Jesus Christ, appointed an apostle, set apart for the gospel of God, which he promised beforehand by his prophets in the holy writings, concerning his Son, Jesus Christ our Lord, who was made of the seed of David according to the flesh and declared the son of God with power according [...]
Matthew 1:18-25 – My Paraphrase
Now the birth of Jesus Christ took place in this way. When his mother Mary had been betrothed to Joseph, but before they lived together, she was found to be with child by the Holy Spirit. And her husband Joseph, being righteous and unwilling to expose her to public shame, resolved to secretly divorce her. [...]
Worship and Music Resources for Christmas 1A (and New Year’s)
Below you will find a PDF file of the resources that John Maynard mails out to the worship-rcl email list group each week. To download the file, just click the link below. Christmas 1A Technorati tags: worship resources, music resources, Christmas 1A, New Year’s, Isaiah 63:7-9, Psalm 148, Hebrews 2:10-18, Matthew 2:13-23
Worship and Music Resources for Christmas Eve and Day
Below you will find a PDF file of the resources that John Maynard mails out to the worship-rcl email list group each week. To download the file, just click the link below. Christmas Eve and Day Technorati tags: worship resources, music resources, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day
Worship and Music Resources for Advent 4A
Below you will find a PDF file of the resources that John Maynard mails out to the worship-rcl email list group each week. To download the file, just click the link below. Advent 4A Technorati tags: worship resources, music resources, Advent 4A, pdf
This Just In!!!!
From the blog Do You Like to Cook: December 16. This is a very special day. Mark your calendars people! For today is the day that all chocoholics in America anticipate and celebrate with glee. It is National Chocolate Covered Anything Day! Break out those chocolate bars, grab a pint of your favorite chocolate ice [...]
Best Preaching and Worship Resources for Advent 3A
After scouring the Internet for sermon and worship helps, here are some links and excerpts from some of the best resources I found. Click on the links to read more. Also, check out the following sites for further materials for your use: The Text This Week SAMUEL Dylan’s Lectionary Blog Sermons and Liturgies – Richard [...]
