Browsing the May 2019 archive of Blog

Up, Up, and Away?

Posted by debbie fields on 5/29/19

For Sunday, June 2nd, 2019 

The Ascension of the Lord  

Acts 1:1-11 Ephesians 1:17-23 or Hebrews 9:24-28; 10:19-23 Luke 24:46-53

It is common thinking to believe that Christ’s Ascension into heaven somehow removes him from earth and that the Holy Spirit becomes some kind of substitution for his presence ... Read More »

Living in Love

Posted by debbie fields on 5/22/19

 

For Sunday, May 26th, 2019  6th Sunday of Easter  

Acts 15:1-2, 22-29 Revelations 21:10-14, 22-23 John 14: 23-29

“The Advocate, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in my name, will teach you everything and remind you of all that I told you. Peace I leave with ... Read More »

Renewed by the Love of Christ

Posted by debbie fields on 5/15/19

For Sunday, May 19th, 2019 

5th Sunday of Easter  

Acts 14:21-27 Revelations 21:1-5a John 13:31-33a, 34-35

Most of us live in homes that could probably use some renovating.

The word “renovate” means “to make new.” However, we cannot make our houses brand new unless we totally tear down and ... Read More »

The Voice of the Shepherd

Posted by debbie fields on 5/08/19

 

For Sunday, May 12th, 2019  4th Sunday of Easter  

Acts 13:14, 43-52 Revelations 7:9, 14b-17 John 10:27-30

A famous Christian speaker was coming to town. Many people packed into the hall to hear him. He began to speak about theological and spiritual topics, much to the amazement of ... Read More »

Freed from Fear...Filled with Love

Posted by debbie fields on 5/01/19

For Sunday, May 5th, 2019 

3rd Sunday of Easter  

Acts 5:27-32, 40b-41 Revelations 5:11-14 John 21:1-19 or 21:1-14

There was a moment in my life a couple years ago when I struggled with excessive worry and anxieties, creating an attitude where fear ruled most of my decisions rather than ... Read More »