As we finish the book of Job the question of God’s and Satan’s power comes up. Is the power of either limited and what are these limits? How does this impact our lives? We invite you to listen and be comforted.

Most people in the United States are familiar with the song “The 12 Days of Christmas”. It seems to be about a wealthy man who gave a lot of birds to someone. Could there be more to the song than that? And why 12 days and not just 10 days?

In the middle of winter Christmas is a welcome break for many people. The holiday shares hope, friendship and generosity. Christmas is, or can be, and should be, more than this; much more than this. Today’s lesson, through word and song shares the deep meaningful message of Christmas

In the midst of his suffering, Job could not see God’s presence. The so-called friends of Job said god was distant because of wrong doing. Job disagreed with that but still could not experience God. Pain and suffering can do that to a person. And yet his God, our God, was present and active. Listen to hear how, when and why.

Job demanded a court date and God appeared. Job was surprised at what happened. If you listen you also may be surprised. We invite you to join us.

Reading the Bible can be difficult, let alone understanding it. For this reason we have Bible studies. For this reason pastors go to school. And when pastors do not fully understand they ask for help.

Sometimes we do a tradition or holiday so many times that we forget why it began and what made it significant or special. Could Thanksgiving be that way for you; just food, family and football? Why did it start? For what should we be thankful?

In the midst of Job’s hardships, three friends show up. They try to comfort Job by giving him advice. The advice, however . . . Well, listen and find out.

God created everything, right? What about turmoil and evil? Did he do that too? The answer changes everything.

No one likes to suffer. Even so it comes. We all have had bad days, even weeks. Job experienced even more than that. He had it all, family, friends, earthly health and wealth. Then he lost it all. The story of Job is shared; not for common human misery, but instead to learn and gain strength.