Devotion
Three Wise Women
by Barri Mallin We three kings of Orient are: Bearing gifts we traverse afar- Field and fountain, moor and mountain- Following yonder star. So much has been written, spoke of and sung of the Magi, the wise men who visited the Baby Jesus after His birth. If one reads the Bible, their number is not […]
Seeing Is Not Believing
Clergy/Leaders’ Mail-list No. 2-065 Easter Day – 31 Mar 2002 Reading: John 20:1-9 – SEEING IS NOT BELIEVING (From ‘Encounter with God’ Bible Reading Notes) Mary’s devotion to Christ is profoundly moving. ‘Risen Lord help me to cultivate such love for you.’ The darkness of the crucifixion is gradually driven away by the dawn of […]
Words In Motion
John Claypool is the rector of St. Luke’s Church in Birmingham, Alabama. Several years ago he was asked to deliver a series of sermons for the weekly radio broadcast, “The National Protestant Hour.” He began one of his sermons with this statement, “Words are like little children. They are always in motion and almost never […]
The Conquest Of Death
“Answering Life’s Most Basic Question” Religion in Daily Life © By the Rev. Edward Chinn, D.Min. Rector, All Saints’ Church Written 26 March 2002 http://www.allsaintstorresdale.org A preacher said, “Someday every member of this parish will die.” The congregation was stunned, but one man laughed and said, “I don’t belong to this parish.” That man will […]
Center Of The Bible
What is the shortest chapter in the Bible? Answer – Psalm 117 What is the longest chapter in the Bible? Answer – Psalm 119 Which chapter is in the center of the Bible? Answer – Psalm 118 There are 594 chapters before Psalm 118. There are 594 chapters after Psalm 118. Add these numbers up […]
Wisdom
WORDS OF WISDOM “Whether you think you can or think you can’t, you’re right.” — Henry Ford “A sad soul can kill you quicker, far quicker, than a germ.” — John Steinbeck “To be true to ourselves, we must be true to others.” — Jimmy Carter, 39th U.S. President “Smooth seas do not make skillful […]
Seeing Jesus Through His Tears
Religion in Daily Life © By the Rev. Edward Chinn, D.Min. Rector, All Saints’ Church Written 12 March 2002 http://www.allsaintstorresdale.org “Tears are often the telescope by which men see far into heaven,” said Henry Ward Beecher, the 19th century American pastor. Jesus of Nazareth cried when he came to the grave of his friend Lazarus. […]
Where’s The Scent?
Daily Encounter by Dick Innes “The Lord disciplines those he loves. . .for our good, that we may share in his holiness. No discipline seems pleasant at the time, but painful. Later on, however, it produces a harvest of righteousness and peace for those who have been trained by it” (Hebrews 12:6, 10, 11, NIV). […]
Crosses With Wheels
Recently I turned on the television to keep me company while I worked on a “no-brainer” project at home. Fortunately, I was able to tune in to a local parade in a nearby city, kicking off the Annual Four States Fair and Rodeo. It’s a big event for South Arkansas, one that many people get […]
More Wisdom
“After all, it is those who have a deep and real inner life who are best able to deal with the irritating details of outer life.” — Evelyn Underhill “The trouble with most of us is that we would rather be ruined by praise than saved by criticism.” — Norman Peale “Our plans miscarry if […]
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