by Communications FCC | Aug 29, 2020 | blog
Love Your Brothers and Sisters Text: You have heard that it was said to those of ancient times, “You shall not murder”; and “whoever murders shall be liable to judgement.” But I say to you that if you are angry with a brother or sister, you will be liable to...
by Communications FCC | Aug 20, 2020 | blog
Keep Going! Text: Hebrews 12:1-3 The Message Scripture Reading: Discipline in a Long-Distance Race 12 1-3 Do you see what this means—all these pioneers who blazed the way, all these veterans cheering us on? It means we’d better get on with it. Strip down, start...
by Communications FCC | Aug 15, 2020 | blog
Be Like Moses Text: But Moses said to God, “Who am I that I should go to Pharaoh, and bring the Israelites out of Egypt.” Scripture Reading: Exodus 3:1-12 Reflection: The story of Moses and the burning bush is an epic story related to the liberation of the Hebrew...
by Communications FCC | Aug 13, 2020 | blog
Shipwrecks and Snake Bites Text: Acts 27-28 Scripture Reading: Paul on the Island of Malta 28 When we were safe on land, we learned that the island was called Malta. 2 It was raining and very cold. But the people who lived there were very good to us. They made us a...
by Communications FCC | Aug 12, 2020 | blog, Pastoral Prayer
Pastoral Prayer from Sunday, August 9, 2020 By Rev. Robert Livingston Loving God, life, as we know it…and as we experience it…is often a matter of choice and response. Each one of us is born with incredible freedom…and eternal worth….and beautiful...
by Communications FCC | Aug 8, 2020 | blog
Be alert and look for the hand of God blessing your life today. Text: “Your faith has made you well; go in peace.” Mark 5:34 Scripture Reading: Mark 5:21-43 Reflection: Our perceptions often become our reality! What we perceive is often what we deem to be authentic...
by Communications FCC | Aug 6, 2020 | blog
Tabitha’s Kindness Scripture Reading: Acts 9:36-39 The Passion Translation 36 Now, there was a follower of Jesus who lived in Joppa. Her Aramaic name, Tabitha, means “gazelle.” She lived her life doing kind things for others and serving the poor. 37 But then she...
by Communications FCC | Aug 5, 2020 | blog, Pastoral Prayer
Mixed Emotions met with Radical Love Text: “There is no fear in love. Perfect love drives out fear.” 1 John 4.18 Introduction: I wrote this prayer and offered a version of it during our worship Sunday, August 2. It’s a prayer of honesty; when we come to God with all...
by Communications FCC | Aug 1, 2020 | blog, Pastoral Prayer
Called to Bear Burdens Scripture: “Bear one another’s burdens, and so fulfill the law of Christ.” – Galatians 6:2 Reflection & Pastoral Prayer: During worship this past Sunday, Bob led us through a remarkable and inspiring reflection of Galatians; a passage...
by Communications FCC | Jul 28, 2020 | blog
Following God’s Directions Scripture Reading: Numbers 22:1-35 International Children’s Bible (ICB) Balaam and Balak 22 Then the people of Israel went to the plains of Moab. They camped near the Jordan River across from Jericho. 2 Balak son of Zippor saw...
