Thanks, Colin! I don't address it in this series of articles, but sometime I'd like to blog about the CRC's preparatory forms and being "ready enough" to partake. In part 2 of this series, I talk about the fear of the Lord's Supper becoming too "ordinary" by celebrating it more frequently. I appreciate you reading this and commenting! =) ~Stanley
Thank you for this wonderful gift, Jeff! I've done a series before on the words from the cross. I really like the Jericho road idea!
I think my favorite Lent-Easter series I've preached was when I connected the life of Joseph in Genesis with Jesus' passion, death, and resurrection. I was surprised at the parallels and echoes between the two stories. You're welcome to see what I did on my blog: 4thpoint.wordpress.com/messages.
Thank you for this, Mark. This past Sunday I commented on our dependence on God, playing off Independence Day as you said in the comment above. I appreciate how you also write of our dependence on others, too! ~Stanley
Very powerful. I've been thinking about the outrage I try to quickly scroll past on FB, what it says about the people who post it and where faith intersects through it all. Thanks. ~Stanley
Thanks, Norman, for the good reminder. I've thought the same thing when selecting by lot is advocated on the grounds that it's more Spirit-directed. The Spirit works through our reflection and discernment, too!
Thanks! I already had a couple of those on my radar, but not "Jesus, Keep Me Near the Cross." Haven't sung that in ages... I'll see if I can fix that... ~Stanley
Posted in: Encountering Jesus at His Table More Frequently (Part 1)
Thanks, Colin! I don't address it in this series of articles, but sometime I'd like to blog about the CRC's preparatory forms and being "ready enough" to partake. In part 2 of this series, I talk about the fear of the Lord's Supper becoming too "ordinary" by celebrating it more frequently. I appreciate you reading this and commenting! =)
~Stanley
Posted in: Lent Series Preaching and Worship Ideas
Thank you for this wonderful gift, Jeff! I've done a series before on the words from the cross. I really like the Jericho road idea!
I think my favorite Lent-Easter series I've preached was when I connected the life of Joseph in Genesis with Jesus' passion, death, and resurrection. I was surprised at the parallels and echoes between the two stories. You're welcome to see what I did on my blog: 4thpoint.wordpress.com/messages.
Gratefully,
Stanley
Posted in: A Lesson in Hospitality From My Visit to First Zion Baptist Church
I love their concept of membership! Great example of hospitality – thanks for sharing! ~Stanley
Posted in: Today I Feel a Little More Like Jesus
A remarkable and encouraging piece of writing. I've already shared it with several people. Thank you. ~Stanley
Posted in: Happy Dependence Day!
Thank you for this, Mark. This past Sunday I commented on our dependence on God, playing off Independence Day as you said in the comment above. I appreciate how you also write of our dependence on others, too! ~Stanley
Posted in: My Only Expertise
Insightful and profound. Thank you!
~Stanley
Posted in: Facebook's Easy Outrage: What's Your Experience?
Very powerful. I've been thinking about the outrage I try to quickly scroll past on FB, what it says about the people who post it and where faith intersects through it all. Thanks. ~Stanley
Posted in: Introducing...Jill Friend
Thank you, Jill, for serving in our Faith Formation Ministries! Blessings to you and your work! ~Stanley
Posted in: Trusting the Spirit
Thanks, Norman, for the good reminder. I've thought the same thing when selecting by lot is advocated on the grounds that it's more Spirit-directed. The Spirit works through our reflection and discernment, too!
Posted in: Trusting Papa
Thank you, Kelly, for sharing this here. ~Stanley
Posted in: Favorite Hymns I Don't Want to Forget
Thanks! I already had a couple of those on my radar, but not "Jesus, Keep Me Near the Cross." Haven't sung that in ages... I'll see if I can fix that... ~Stanley
Posted in: Favorite Hymns I Don't Want to Forget
I just found a couple more I don't want to forget:
:: "O Jesus, We Adore You" PsH 472
:: "Christian, Do You Struggle" PsH 575