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Remember God’s Vision of you

Meditations Sunday, January 12—Saturday, January 18 Sunday: “A certain woman named Lydia, a worshiper of God, was listening to us; she was from the city of Thyatira and a dealer in purple cloth. The Lord opened her heart to listen eagerly to what was said by Paul.” Acts 16: 14.  Consider that God might open your heart today to see and hear…

“Remember Your Baptism”

WGUMC     Remember Your Baptism   January 14, 2018     A kindergarten teacher gave her class a show and tell assignment of bringing something that represents their religion. The first child got in front of the class and said “My name is Benjamin and I am Jewish and this is the Star of David. The second child…

Baptism for Action

At the first church I served, I was offering chapel time for the preschool crowd.  It was this time of year and we were talking about baptism.  We read the story of Jesus’ baptism, and began to talk about our own baptisms.  I had with me a baptismal bowl.  As I would talk about Jesus’ baptism, I would take water in my…

It’s All In The Book

Happy New Year!  You may well be used to writing 2017 on your checks and notes by now, but since I was away last week fulfilling my duties for the Board of Ordained Ministry, I want to wish you Happy New Year.  I wonder if you have thought about resolutions and goals for this year.  Last year as I prayed about the…