both of us (Rebekah in her preaching and me in my writing) will continue to share the beauty and the healing and the promise that is the invitation of Jesus!
Lord’s Supper
the “This I Know” people share light, and set a table for love…
during times of persecution Chinese Christians referred to themselves as, “This I know people.”
World Communion – in remembrance and in practice…
World Communion Sunday. It’s about being the church. It’s about taking in, and committing ourselves to, and actually practicing the Jesus quality of love…
fill my cup, Lord, I lift it up…
Right here at the table. Grateful; forgiven; free
four-photo Monday
It’s Monday morning, and we’re enjoying another spectacular April day here in Wake Forest. It’s 63-degrees, sunny, and the spring colors continue to burst out on the trees and the shrubs. Monday was set up by an equally lovely… Read More ›
the new covenant of peace
[Jesus] took the cup of wine after supper, saying, “This cup is the new covenant between God and his people—an agreement confirmed with my blood. Do this to remember me as often as you drink it.” 1 Corinthians 11:25 Saturday… Read More ›
I was glad when they said to me, “Let us go to the house of the Lord.”
Happy Sunday morning, friends! I trust you have enjoyed that extra hour of sleep. If not, then you’re either going to be accidentally helping to set up the 9:00 service (“I guess I’m here so I might as well pitch in”),… Read More ›
the frescoes of West Jefferson – going beyond a surface image…
Then he took a loaf of bread, and when he had given thanks, he broke it and gave it to them, saying, “This is my body, which is given for you. Do this in remembrance of me.” And he did the… Read More ›
A call to worship, and a personal request for prayer
For surely I know the plans I have for you, says the Lord, plans for your welfare and not for harm, to give you a future with hope. Then when you call upon me and come and pray to me,… Read More ›
Great is Thy Faithfulness
The steadfast love of the Lord never ceases, his mercies never come to an end; they are new every morning; great is your faithfulness. “The Lord is my portion,” says my soul, “therefore I will hope in him.” Lamentations:22-24 This… Read More ›
