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Meditation on John 14:1-7; 25-27 In Memory of Lois Sharpe Jan. 23, 2016 Merritt Island Presbyterian Church Rev. Karen Crawford   “‘Do not let your hearts be troubled. Believe in God, believe also in me. In my Father’s house there are many dwelling-places. If it were not so, would I have told you that I go toContinue reading ““Do Not Let Your Heart Be Troubled””

Songs of worship, once again, filled the Hilltop United Methodist Church on Warrington Avenue in Allentown. Source: Allentown Church Reopens After Burning Down Last Year

Meditation on John 2:1–11 January 17, 2016 Merritt Island Presbyterian Church      “On the third day there was a wedding in Cana of Galilee, and the mother of Jesus was there. Jesus and his disciples had also been invited to the wedding. When the wine gave out, the mother of Jesus said to him, ‘They have noContinue reading “More Wine!”

Meditation on Isaiah 43:1-7 January 10, 2016 Merritt Island Presbyterian Church   “But now thus says the Lord, he who created you, O Jacob, he who formed you, O Israel: Do not fear, for I have redeemed you; I have called you by name, you are mine. When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; and throughContinue reading “The Beloved: Created for God’s Glory”

  Meditation on Luke 3:7-18 Third Sunday in Advent Merritt Island Presbyterian Church Dec. 13, 2015 *** John said to the crowds that came out to be baptized by him, ‘You brood of vipers! Who warned you to flee from the wrath to come? Bear fruits worthy of repentance. Do not begin to say to yourselves,Continue reading “Just Do It!”

  Meditation on Luke 1:68-79 Dec. 6, 2015 Second Sunday in Advent Merritt Island Presbyterian Church   “Blessed be the Lord God of Israel, for he has looked favorably on his people and redeemed them. 69 He has raised up a mighty savior for us in the house of his servant David, 70 as he spoke through theContinue reading “Yellow for Alice”

Meditation on Psalm 25 First Sunday in Advent Nov. 29, 2015 To you, O Lord, I lift up my soul. O my God, in you I trust; do not let me be put to shame; do not let my enemies exult over me. Do not let those who wait for you be put to shame; let them beContinue reading ““Teach me your paths””

Meditation on 1 Samuel 1: 1 – 2:11 (selected verses) Bible Translation by Hans Wilhelm Hertzberg & J.S. Bowden Merritt Island Presbyterian Church Nov. 15, 2015 1:1 There was a certain man of Ramathaim, of the Zuphites, of the hill country of Ephraim, whose name was Elkanah the son of Jeroham, son of Elihu, sonContinue reading “I Have Lent Him to the Lord”

Meditation on Mark 12: 38-44 Merritt Island Presbyterian Church Nov. 8, 2015       “As he taught, Jesus said, ‘Beware of the scribes who like to walk around in long robes and to be greeted with respect in the market-places and to have the best seats in the synagogues and places of honor at banquets! They devourContinue reading ““What Will You Give?””