by tschroder100@gmail.com | Dec 5, 2020 | Bible, Church, Faith, God, Jesus, Prayer, Witness, Worship
The second Sunday of Advent reminds us of the Prophets who prepared for the coming of Christ by their witness. “The people walking in darkness have seen a great light; on those living in in the land of deep darkness a light has dawned…For to us a child is born, to us...
by tschroder100@gmail.com | Dec 2, 2020 | Aging, Bible, Church, Faith, God, Jesus, Suffering, The World, Witness
In Advent we look forward. We rekindle the eager hope and fear with which the Old Testament prophets looked forward to the coming of the promised Messiah; we prepare ourselves to celebrate his birth at Christmas. When the Lord Christ came to live among us, he taught...
by tschroder100@gmail.com | Nov 29, 2020 | Bible, Church, Inspiration, Jesus, Ministry, Prayer, The World, Witness, Worship
The Advent Wreath is meant to visually remind us of the themes of the season through the increasing coming of light to dispel darkness in the coming of the Messiah. Each Sunday a candle is lit with readings and prayers to emphasize the theme of the day. For example,...
by tschroder100@gmail.com | Nov 24, 2020 | Bible, Church, Faith, God, Healing, Jesus, Politics, Suffering, The World
In 1789, President George Washington issued a proclamation designating November 26 of that year as a national day of thanksgiving to recognize the role of providence in creating the new United States and the new federal Constitution. In 1863, in the midst of the Civil...
by tschroder100@gmail.com | Nov 13, 2020 | Aging, Atheism, Bible, Church, Faith, God, Healing, Holy Spirit, Inspiration, Jesus, Movies, Politics, Science, Suffering
John Swinton, Professor of Practical Theology and Pastoral Care in the University of Aberdeen, in his book on Dementia writes, The problem of forgetfulness is not confined to the individual with dementia. The experience of dementia brings to the fore a broader amnesia...
by tschroder100@gmail.com | Nov 9, 2020 | Church, Faith, God, Jesus, Ministry, Politics, The World, Witness, Worship
There is so much hostility in the world between political parties, identity groups and within families. People are divided. Ever since Adam blamed Eve, and Cain was jealous of his brother Abel and murdered him, fallen humanity has been seeking peace. The only hope for...
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