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Meditation for My Father’s Celebration of Life and Witness to the Resurrection Lester R. Barker Center, John Knox Village of Central Florida September 15, 2019 In Memory of Robert Kornspan Aug. 23, 1934-Aug. 21, 2019 Comfort, O comfort my people, says your God. Have you not known? Have you not heard? The Lord is the everlasting God,Continue reading “The Dreamer”

Meditation on Philemon 1-21 The Presbyterian Church of Coshocton Sept. 8, 2019: Rally Day     1 Paul, a prisoner of Christ Jesus, and Timothy our brother, To Philemon our dear friend and co-worker, 2 to Apphia our sister, to Archippus our fellow soldier, and to the church in your house: 3 Grace to you and peace from GodContinue reading “I am Praying for You!”

  Meditation on Luke 13:10–17 The Presbyterian Church of Coshocton August 25, 2019        10 Now he was teaching in one of the synagogues on the sabbath. 11 And just then there appeared a woman with a spirit that had crippled her for eighteen years. She was bent over and was quite unable to stand up straight. 12 When JesusContinue reading “Healing Touch”

  Meditation on Hebrews 11:29-12:2 The Presbyterian Church of Coshocton Aug. 18, 2019      29 By faith the people passed through the Red Sea as if it were dry land, but when the Egyptians attempted to do so they were drowned. 30 By faith the walls of Jericho fell after they had been encircled for seven days. 31 By faithContinue reading “Run the Race with Faith”

  Meditation on Luke 12:32-40 The Presbyterian Church of Coshocton Aug. 11, 2019      32 “Do not be afraid, little flock, for it is your Father’s good pleasure to give you the kingdom. 33 Sell your possessions, and give alms. Make purses for yourselves that do not wear out, an unfailing treasure in heaven, where no thief comesContinue reading “Where Is Your Treasure?”

  Meditation on Luke 12:13-21 The Presbyterian Church of Coshocton Aug. 4, 2019     13 Someone in the crowd said to him, “Teacher, tell my brother to divide the family inheritance with me.” 14 But he said to him, “Friend, who set me to be a judge or arbitrator over you?” 15 And he said to them, “Take care!Continue reading “Life Isn’t About Stuff”

  Meditation on Luke 10:38-42 July 21, 2019 The Presbyterian Church of Coshocton        38 Now as they went on their way, he entered a certain village, where a woman named Martha welcomed him into her home. 39 She had a sister named Mary, who sat at the Lord’s feet and listened to what he was saying. 40 ButContinue reading “What Is Your Rule of Life?”

  Meditation on Luke 10:25-37 The Presbyterian Church of Coshocton July 14, 2019   Just then a lawyer stood up to test Jesus. “Teacher,” he said, “what must I do to inherit eternal life?” 26 He said to him, “What is written in the law? What do you read there?” 27 He answered, “You shall love the Lord yourContinue reading “Who Is My Neighbor?”

Meditation on 2 Kings 5:1-14 The Presbyterian Church of Coshocton July 7, 2019      Naaman, commander of the army of the king of Aram, was a great man and in high favor with his master, because by him the Lord had given victory to Aram. The man, though a mighty warrior, suffered from leprosy.  2 Now the ArameansContinue reading “Wash and Be Clean”

Meditation on 1 Kings 19:15-16, 19-21 June 30, 2019 The Presbyterian Church of Coshocton      Then the LORD said to him, “Go, return on your way to the wilderness of Damascus; when you arrive, you shall anoint Hazael as king over Aram. Also you shall anoint Jehu son of Nimshi as king over Israel; andContinue reading “Follow! Don’t Look Back!”