We are enthralled by the notion of being gifted and talented. Just for grins I did a Google search on the phrase “gifted and talented.” There were seventy million hits.
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This is one of the passages of scripture that inspired Charles Wesley to write the hymn that has for more than 200 years been the first hymn in nearly every Methodist hymnal published.
The words of our reading today from the second chapter of Acts are the words of the prophet Joel. Simon Peter quotes them in an explanation of what is happening on the day of Pentecost when the Holy Spirit was poured out on the disciples.
In today’s scripture reading we see Jesus and his disciples on a journey from Jerusalem to Galilee.
Honestly, I have never liked this passage of scripture and there are several reasons why. First of all, the boy in the story has epilepsy and we know that epilepsy has a medical explanation and is not caused by demons.
Have you ever made excuses for not wanting to do what you know God wants you to do? Well, if so, you are in good company.
The Sea of Galilee has always been known for its violent storms—storms that come up suddenly and can be life-threatening for any who might be caught on the water when they hit.
Fifty-two years ago this coming Christmas Eve (1968), Apollo 8, the first manned mission to the Moon, entered lunar orbit. That evening, the astronauts did a live television broadcast from lunar orbit, in which they showed pictures of the Earth and Moon seen from Apollo 8.
What is the source of your strength when your strength is depleted? The Psalmist over and over asserts that God is his strength.
One evening young Samuel, who was serving in the temple at Shiloh, heard his name called. He was on the cusp of sleep.