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October 1, 2024
JOURNEYING THROUGH THE MINOR PROPHETS
Timothy Keller in his book Counterfeit Gods: The Empty Promises of Money, Sex, andPower, and the Only Hope that Matters describes idols this way: “An idol is anything more important to you than God. Anything that absorbs your heart and imagination more than God. Anything you seek to give you what only God can give. … Continue reading “JOURNEYING THROUGH THE MINOR PROPHETS”
September 1, 2024
From the Pastor’s Desk
28 Come to me, all who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. 29 Take my yoke upon you, and learn from me, for I am gentle and lowly in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. 30 For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light.” (Matthew … Continue reading “From the Pastor’s Desk”
August 1, 2024
THE CELEBRATION OF GOD’S FAITHFULNESS
Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good. His love endures forever… He remembered us in our low estateHis love endures forever. (Psalm 136: 1, 23) By the time this issue of Triune is released we would have celebrated the church’s 35th anniversary on Sunday July 28th.What are somethings that we can reasonably do … Continue reading “THE CELEBRATION OF GOD’S FAITHFULNESS”
July 1, 2024
SUMMER – A GREAT TIME TO GROW IN FAITH
By the time this issue of Triune comes out, you will be vacationing with your family in India or at your favorite beach or theme park or hiking your best-loved trails. I pray that you will have a safe time with your families. I think vacation can also be a time to grow deep in … Continue reading “SUMMER – A GREAT TIME TO GROW IN FAITH”
June 1, 2024
THE TRIUNE GOD – IN A RELATIONSHIP, COMMUNITY, AND HOSPITALITY
The Sunday after Pentecost (May 19, 2024) is celebrated as Trinity Sunday. Trinity is a hard concept to wrap your head around but one that is central to the Christian faith. Trinity is not about three gods, but One God personified in three persons. God the creator is depicted as the Father who sends the … Continue reading “THE TRIUNE GOD – IN A RELATIONSHIP, COMMUNITY, AND HOSPITALITY”
May 1, 2024
MOTHERING GOD
All through the month of April, we celebrated the presence of the Risen Christ among us. Jesus comes thru closed doors, appears to his disciples, and offers them words of comfort in their moments of pain, guilt and ‘locked attitudes’ of their own. Few things that really stood out for me as I read the … Continue reading “MOTHERING GOD “
April 1, 2024
THE MIND OF CHRIST
Let this mind be in you, which was also in Christ Jesus: – Philippians 2:5 (KJV) Paul describes the mind Christ had from the beginning, before he came to the world, and during his life on earth. “Who, being in the form of God, thought it not robbery to be equal with God: but made … Continue reading “THE MIND OF CHRIST”
March 1, 2024
Mark for Everyone
I am glad we are reading through the gospel of Mark for our Lenten meditations. This gospel is one of many favorites. I recommend this to the confirmation candidates as they prepare to be accepted into the full membership of the church. The gospel is like a movie trailer that moves from one scene to … Continue reading “Mark for Everyone”
February 1, 2024
REND YOUR HEARTS AND NOT YOUR GARMENTS
12“Even now,” declares the LORD, “return to me with all your heart, with fasting and weeping and mourning.” 13 Rend your heart and not your garments. Return to the LORD your God, for he is gracious and compassionate, slow to anger and abounding in love, and he relents from sending calamity. (Joel :2:12-13). Interestingly, this … Continue reading “REND YOUR HEARTS AND NOT YOUR GARMENTS”
