In some situations, holding on isn’t necessary. Other things (like clothes pins) take care of that for us.

But holding on to God is always important. We’ll talk about one ancient person’s experience.

Blessings,

Pastor Basile

“But as for you, be strong and do not give up, for your work will be rewarded.” (2 Chronicles 15:7)

In some situations, it’s difficult to find peace. We’ll talk this, about how we can nurture it in our own lives and in the world overall.

I hope to see you in church!

Blessings,

Pastor Basile

“Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts…” (Colossians 3:15)

“You are a hiding place for me; you preserve me from trouble; you surround me with shouts of deliverance.” (Psalm 32:7)

It’s important to protect others.

Blessings!

Pastor Basile

“Rescue the weak and the needy; deliver them from the hand of the wicked.” (Psalm 82:4)

Some things are surprising…. Including God, sometimes. This Pentecost Sunday, we’ll study some early Christians’ experiences with this.

Blessings,

Pastor Basile

“Can you fathom the mysteries of God? Can you probe the limits of the Almighty? (Job 11:7)

“And he took the children in his arms, placed his hands on them and blessed them.” (Mark 10:16)

The youngest among us are one of God’s great blessings.

Some interruptions aren’t good…for anyone involved.

Others, however, can be a blessing.

“But the day of the Lord will come like a thief…” (2 Peter 3:10)

I Corinthians 15:19-26

Luke 24:1-12

“No pain, no palm; no thorns, no throne; no gall, no glory; no cross, no crown.” – William Penn, Early Quaker and founder of the English North American colony the Province of Pennsylvania

But God proves his love for us in that while we still were sinners Christ died for us. (Romans 5:8)

“Do you realize that Jesus is there in the tabernacle expressly for you – for you alone? He burns with the desire to come into your heart.” – St. Therese’ of Lisieux, French Catholic Discalced Carmelite nun

Some kinds of change aren’t good. We’ll talk about one kind that we should embrace, however, this Sunday.

Blessings!

Pastor Basile

“The Lord…is patient with you, not wanting anyone to perish, but everyone to come to repentance.” (2 Peter 3:9)

Matthew 20:20-28

Luke 9:28-36