Hear the full audio of "The Mistress of The House" A sermon on 1 Kings 17:17-24 16th Sunday after Trinity / 1 October 2017 This widow is not defined by her grief, her anger, her loss, but The Mistress of the House is defined by her faith that freely received God’s gifts and freely gives … Continue reading The Mistress of The House: The Sermon
The Mistress of The House: The Passage
To Zarephath! With Elijah, we follow along as this week's Old Testament reading from 1 Kings 17:17-24 leads us to the home of a widow. She rules over her household there, in obedient service to the Lord and direct support of his prophet's life and ministry. Elijah's presence there is the result of the Lord's … Continue reading The Mistress of The House: The Passage
Why Tithing Will Never Impress Jesus
This isn't a Sunday School lesson about money. This is about Jesus, and the generosity of faith. The quote above is often ascribed to Luther, though I was unable to trace down the exact source. Authentic or not, the principle holds that a genuine faith in Jesus changes more than our personal philosophy or sentimental … Continue reading Why Tithing Will Never Impress Jesus
Isaiah 50:4 Blues 