We pray: "Most merciful Father, with compassion You hear the cries of Your people in great distress. Be with all who now endure affliction and calamity, bless the work of those who bring rescue and relief, and enable us to aid and comfort those who are suffering that they may find renewed hope and purpose; … Continue reading A Matins Meditation for 11 September 2019
Readings for the Thirteenth Sunday after Trinity (09.15.19)
We pray: "Almighty and everlasting God, give us an increase of faith, hope, and charity; and that we may obtain what you have promised, make us love what you have commanded; through Jesus Christ, Your Son, our Lord, Who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever." Amen. 2 … Continue reading Readings for the Thirteenth Sunday after Trinity (09.15.19)
Faith Comes by Hearing
Spiritual struggles present themselves in every stage of life. Constantly, faith comes by hearing the Word of Christ throughout them all. Hear the full audio of "Faith Comes by Hearing" A sermon on Romans 10:9-17 / Rally Day - 12th Sun. after Trinity / 08 September 2019 (Alternate Epistle Reading for the Twelfth Sunday after … Continue reading Faith Comes by Hearing
Readings for the Twelfth Sunday after Trinity (09.08.2019)
We pray: "Almighty and merciful God, by Your gift alone Your faithful people render true and laudable service. Help us steadfastly to live in this life according to Your promises and finally attain Your heavenly glory; through Jesus Christ, Your Son, our Lord, Who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, one God, … Continue reading Readings for the Twelfth Sunday after Trinity (09.08.2019)
Bible Study Audio from 09.01.2019
How one prays reveals one's views and expectations of God. For some, their personal view matches up well with what God actually makes known about Himself. But what happens when one's personal opinions are not in keeping with the reality of Who God truly is and the Lord's own way of dealing with us? In … Continue reading Bible Study Audio from 09.01.2019
Humility to Seek Out God’s Mercy
Here Jesus shows us an "Attitude of Gratitude" gone terribly wrong. Lord, have mercy upon us... Hear the full audio of "The Humility to Seek Out God's Mercy" A sermon on Luke 18:9-14 / Eleventh Sunday after Trinity / 01 September 2019
Readings for the Eleventh Sunday after Trinity (09.01.19)
We pray: "Almighty and everlasting God, always more ready to hear than we to pray and to give more than we either desire or deserve, pour down upon us the abundance of Your mercy, forgiving those things of which our conscience is afraid and giving us those good things of which we are not worthy … Continue reading Readings for the Eleventh Sunday after Trinity (09.01.19)
Bible Study Notes and Audio for 08.25.19
Is it wrong to be concerned for my neighbor's spiritual wellness? How dare you or I care and offer some help? Hear the full audio of Bible Study for August 25th on Romans 9:30-10-4 Romans 9:30-10:4 English Standard Version (ESV) 9:30 What shall we say, then? That Gentiles who did not pursue righteousness have attained it, that … Continue reading Bible Study Notes and Audio for 08.25.19
Christ is the End of the Law
Some really good people with good lives are going to hell in a lovely handbasket woven out of their many proud good works. Some people with really messed up marriages, conflicted families, ruined careers and no awards or great works of public service to boast are going to heaven, thanks to a crown woven of … Continue reading Christ is the End of the Law
Readings for the Tenth Sunday after Trinity (08.25.19)
We pray: "O God, You declare Your mighty power above all in showing mercy and pity. Mercifully grant us such a measure of Your grace that we may obtain Your gracious promises and be made partakers of Your heavenly treasures; through Jesus Christ, Your Son, our Lord, Who lives and reigns with You and the … Continue reading Readings for the Tenth Sunday after Trinity (08.25.19)