by Crystal Harris | Apr 27, 2020 | blog, Uncategorized
Think About These Things… Text: “Finally, beloved, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is jus, whatever is pure, whatever is pleasing, whatever is commendable….think about these things” (Philippians 4:8 NRSV adapted). Scripture Reading:...
by Crystal Harris | Apr 25, 2020 | blog, Uncategorized
Thank You to Heroic Medical Professionals Text: Exodus 1:15-22 International Children’s Bible Scripture Reading: 15 There were two Hebrew nurses named Shiphrah and Puah. These nurses helped the Israelite women give birth to their babies. The king of Egypt said to...
by Crystal Harris | Apr 24, 2020 | blog, Uncategorized
“Let the little children come to me, and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of heaven belongs to such as these.” – Matthew 19.14 (NIV) My desk at home faces the front window. I was sitting down to work and suddenly a little boy dressed in a superhero costume ran down...
by Crystal Harris | Apr 22, 2020 | blog, Uncategorized
Text: “I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me” (Philippians 4:13, NRSV adapted). Scripture Reading: Philippians 4:4-13 Reflection: I was out in our front garden the other morning and noticed the beautiful daffodils blooming with their brilliant yellow...
by Crystal Harris | Apr 21, 2020 | blog, Uncategorized
Small Talk at 2 am “Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ...
by Crystal Harris | Apr 20, 2020 | blog, Uncategorized
Easter is a message of hope for us everyday! Text: “Then they told what had happened on the road, and how he had been made known to them in the breaking of the bread” (Luke 24:35 NRSV). Scripture Reading: Luke 24:13-35 Reflection: Today I would like to share a poem...
by Crystal Harris | Apr 18, 2020 | blog, Uncategorized
“God, give me the insight to understand that to live in the Spirit is to be a part of all that is.” ~ Joan Chittister Text: “I have given them the glory you gave me that they may be one, as we are one – I in them, you in me – that they may be made...
by Crystal Harris | Apr 17, 2020 | blog, Uncategorized
Text: “O God, do not keep silent, be not quiet, O God, be not still.” –Psalm 83:1 As I write this from my kitchen table I watch the snow fall, silently, steadily, and I would say beautifully but it is mid-April and now I just find it rude. At this moment of early...
by Crystal Harris | Apr 16, 2020 | blog, Uncategorized
Trust steadily in God, hope unswervingly, love extravagantly. Text: 1 Corinthians 13:12-13 The Message (MSG) 12 We don’t yet see things clearly. We’re squinting in a fog, peering through a mist. But it won’t be long before the weather clears and the sun shines...
by Crystal Harris | Apr 15, 2020 | blog, Uncategorized
Wednesday Letter to the Congregation RKL, April 15, 2020 Dear Friends: Greetings! I hope you are all doing well and staying SAFE! I want to share a few thoughts with you today. First, with the recent news of the extended “Stay at Home” order, we will be continuing...
