a prodigal’s blog
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. . . just another sinner, poor & needy.First of all, let me say welcome. Second, please note that the posts in this blog do not reflect the opinions of the United Methodist Church, nor my local congregation. They are mine alone, and depending upon the day, I might not even claim them as my own either :^)
The beautiful header for my blog was painted by Julie R. Neidlinger. Her work and blog can be found at Lone Prairie.Net.
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Category Archives: Epistles
My Sermon: Narrow-Mindedness Leads to Constricted Hearts
This sermon is based on the following scripture passages: Jeremiah 1:4-10 The word of the LORD came to me saying, "Before I formed you in the womb I knew you, and before you were born I consecrated you; I appointed … Continue reading
Posted in 1 Corinthians, Jeremiah, Luke, Worship/Preaching
Tagged 1 Corinthians 13, Jeremiah 1:4-10, Love, Luke 4:21-30, Narrow-mindedness
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1 Corinthians 12:1-11
Some notes on the paraphrase: This passage of scripture relies heavily on the repetition of two words: diversities (sometimes translated as “varieties,” and it is found three times in eleven verses) and same ( which is, at times, translated as … Continue reading
Taming the Tongue
Image via Wikipedia My sermon on James 3. ———- Today my intentions were to preach a short and sweet sermon. Unfortunately, though it may be shorter than some of my messages, I’m afraid it won’t be very sweet. And if … Continue reading
Do It All for God’s Glory
"Whatever you eat, then, or drink, and whatever else you do, do it all for the glory of God" (Romans 10:31). Technorati Tags: Romans 10:31
Posted in God, Life, Romans
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God’s Children
"You must see what great love the Father has lavished on us by letting us be called God’s children – which is what we are." – 1 John 3:1 Technorati Tags: 1 John 3:1
Posted in 1 John, God, People
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Bulletin Cover Art – Lent 4B (Ephesians 2:4-10)
Click on the pic below to go to my flickr account to view and/or download a larger version of the same. Technorati Tags: bulletin art,Ephesians 2:4-20,Lent 4b
Posted in Bulletin Art, Ephesians, Lent, Worship Resources
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Hoping Against Hope – A Sermon for Lent 2B
Here is the beginning of my sermon for Sunday. I can’t believe that I have gotten this far already. I will move from where I have ended to talking about the fact that ultimately Abraham’s hope did not disappoint, though … Continue reading
Reflections on the Lectionary – Epiphany 5B
Today in Bible study we looked at the following scriptures for this coming Sunday. Scripture Reading: Isaiah 40:21-31 Have you not known? Have you not heard? Has it not been told you from the beginning? Have you not understood from … Continue reading
Posted in 1 Corinthians, Isaiah, Mark, Ordinary Time, Preaching Resources
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Powerpoint Slides for Epiphany 4B – 1 Corinthians 8:1
Click on the pics below to go to my flickr account to view and/or download larger versions of each. Technorati Tags: Powerpoint slides,Epiphany 4B,1 Corinthians 8:1,Heart
Posted in 1 Corinthians, Ordinary Time, Powerpoint, Worship Resources
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Bulletin Cover Art for Epiphany 4B
Click on the pics below to go to my flickr account to view and/or download larger versions of each. Technorati Tags: Bulletin Art,Epiphany 4B,1 Corinthians 8:1,1 Corinthains 8:3,Mark 1:24,Mark 1:25
Posted in 1 Corinthians, Bulletin Art, Mark, Ordinary Time, Psalms, Worship Resources
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