Meditation on Luke 15:1–3, 11b–32 Fourth Sunday in Lent March 31, 2019 The Presbyterian Church of Coshocton Now all the tax-collectors and sinners were coming near to listen to him. 2And the Pharisees and the scribes were grumbling and saying, ‘This fellow welcomes sinners and eats with them.’ 3 So he told themContinue reading “This Fellow Welcomes Sinners”
Monthly Archives: March 2019
Eat What is Good
Meditation on Isaiah 55:1-9 Third Sunday in Lent March 24, 2019 The Presbyterian Church, Coshocton, OH Ho, everyone who thirsts, come to the waters; and you that have no money, come, buy and eat! Come, buy wine and milk without money and without price. 2 Why do you spend your money for that which is notContinue reading “Eat What is Good”
The Lord Is My Light and Salvation
Meditation on Psalm 27 For Windsorwood Worship Service March 17, 2019 1 The Lord is my light and my salvation; whom shall I fear? The Lord is the stronghold of my life; of whom shall I be afraid? 2 When evildoers assail me to devour my flesh— my adversaries and foes— they shall stumble and fall. 3 Though an army encamp against me, myContinue reading “The Lord Is My Light and Salvation”
Count the Stars, If You Can
Meditation on Genesis 15:1-12, 17-18 March 17, 2019 The Presbyterian Church of Coshocton After these things the word of the Lord came to Abram in a vision, ‘Do not be afraid, Abram, I am your shield; your reward shall be very great.’ 2 But Abram said, ‘O Lord God, what will you give me, for I continue childless, and the heirContinue reading “Count the Stars, If You Can”
Our Refuge in the Wilderness
Luke 4:1-13 First Sunday in Lent The Presbyterian Church of Coshocton March 10, 2019 Jesus, full of the Holy Spirit, returned from the Jordan and was led by the Spirit in the wilderness, 2 where for forty days he was tempted by the devil. He ate nothing at all during those days, and when they wereContinue reading “Our Refuge in the Wilderness”
Living Water
Message on John 4:7-15 for Lenten Lunch Program March 6, 2019 The Presbyterian Church of Coshocton 7 A Samaritan woman came to draw water, and Jesus said to her, “Give me a drink.” 8 (His disciples had gone to the city to buy food.) 9 The Samaritan woman said to him, “How is it that you, a Jew, ask aContinue reading “Living Water”
God: This is My Son
Meditation on Luke 9:28-36 Transfiguration Sunday March 3, 2019 The Presbyterian Church, Coshocton, OH 28 Now about eight days after these sayings Jesus took with him Peter and John and James, and went up on the mountain to pray. 29 And while he was praying, the appearance of his face changed, and his clothes became dazzling white. 30 Suddenly theyContinue reading “God: This is My Son”