Unprepared
Sabbath Day Thoughts — “Unprepared” Matthew 3:1-12 It was finals week. An entire semester’s worth of work depended upon some big tests. I was cramming for my exams, making the most of reading week. I felt good about my impending tests. Then, I suddenly realized that there was one exam that I was completely unprepared…
Come, Let Us Walk in the Light
Sabbath Day Thoughts — “Come, Let Us Walk in the Light” Isaiah 2:1-5 It was a tough Thanksgiving for Sharon and Tim. Family gathered from far and wide. The food was delicious. Laughter sounded around the table. Everyone cheered and jeered in goodhearted rivalry as the Detroit Lions took on the Green Bay Packers. It…
Jesus, Remember Us
Sabbath Day Thoughts — “Jesus, Remember Us” Luke 23:33-43 The world has known many kings. During Jesus’ earthly ministry, the Roman Emperor was Tiberias Julius Caesar Augustus. Born to an ancient Roman noble family, Tiberias rose to power as a military man. Under his leadership, the Roman armies extended the boundaries of the empire north,…
A Peaceable Kingdom
Sabbath Day Thoughts — “A Peaceable Kingdom” Isaiah 65:17-25 Edward Hicks was a Quaker sign painter born in Pennsylvania in 1780. He is acknowledged as one of America’s greatest folk artists. In 1820, when Edward was forty years old, he painted Isaiah’s vision of “The Peaceable Kingdom.” Against a green landscape and blue skies, a…
Blest Be the Tie — half off!
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Because He Lives
Sabbath Day Thoughts — “Because He Lives” Luke 20:27-38 A very zealous, soul-winning, young preacher came upon a farmer working in his field. Being concerned about the farmer’s soul, the preacher asked, “Are you laboring in the vineyard of the Lord, my good man?” Continuing his work, not even looking at the preacher, the farmer…
Guess Who’s Coming to Dinner
Sabbath Day Thoughts — “Guess Who’s Coming to Dinner” Luke 19:1-10 Americans are worried about income inequality, the disparity of wealth between the rich and poor in our country. In the lead up to the 2024 election, 71% of Americans said that the growing gap between rich and poor would be a crucial factor in…
Blessed in the Struggle
Sabbath Day Thoughts — “Blessed in the Struggle” Gen. 32:22-31 At the age of two, doctors said that Temple had brain damage. She would never talk or be able to function in a home or school setting. “The best option is to institutionalize the child,” they told her parents. Temple’s father agreed, but her mother…
Healing Help
Sabbath Day Thoughts — “Healing Help” 2 Kings 5:1-15 October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month. It all got started in 1985 as a week-long awareness campaign by the American Cancer Society. Breast cancer is the most commonly diagnosed cancer for women, accounting for about 30% of cancer cases. One in eight women will be…
Extraordinary Love
Sabbath Day Thoughts — “Extraordinary Love” Luke 6:27-38 On June 17, 2015, twenty-one-year-old white supremacist Dylann Roof entered the Mother Emanuel African Methodist Episcopal Church and made his way to a basement classroom where Reverend Clementa Pinckney was leading the Wednesday night Bible Study. Dylann was warmly welcomed. He took a seat next to Rev.…
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