Genesis 29:15-28; Romans 8:26-39; Matthew 13:31-33; 44-52 – July 26, 2020 Hear the word of God from Matthew 13:31-33; 44-52… Let us pray. Open our eyes to see your truth. Open our ears to hear your voice. Open our souls to sense your touch. Open our hearts to feel your love. Open our minds toContinue reading “The Rule of God”
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Faith Lift: Last Will & Testament
My last article told you about my new purchase of a newer less-used Prius than the one I had. This one has 100,000 less miles driven on it. One of the things that I lost in the trade-in was my Jack-in-the-box antennae ball that helped me find my car in parking lots. So on SaturdayContinue reading “Faith Lift: Last Will & Testament”
The Patient Farmer
Genesis 28:10-22; Matthew 13:24-30, 36-43; Romans 8:12-25 – July 19, 2020 INTRODUCTION Genesis 28:10-19a In the verses just prior to ones I am about to read, we learn that Esau marries the daughter of Ishmael, the first son of Abraham born to Hagar, the Egyptian servant of Sarah, Abraham’s wife. Not only did Jacob’s olderContinue reading “The Patient Farmer”
Faith Lift: Filters
As of today I start on my fourth Prius. I turned in my 2005 model for a new car for my wife and took over her 2008 model. Both cars lasted over 150,000 miles before I traded them in on the next one. Today I traded in my 3rd Prius for a newer model. IContinue reading “Faith Lift: Filters”
The Great Sower
Genesis 25:19-34; Psalm 119:105-112; Romans 8:1-11; Matthew 13:1-9; 18-23 – July 12, 2020 INTRODUCTION TO GENESIS 25:19-34 Once again, God seems to linger in fulfilling his promise to make a great nation of Abraham’s progeny. Isaac is 40 by the time he married Rebekah. Another 20 years go by before his wife gives birth toContinue reading “The Great Sower”
Faith Lift: Following Signs
The last time I flew in a plane I need to make a visit to the rest room. Once inside I noticed big signs that said, “No Smoking.” (You know the kind with a picture of what you’re not supposed to do with a red circle around it and a line through it) However, IContinue reading “Faith Lift: Following Signs”
Rest
Genesis 24:34-38, 42-49, 58-67; Psalm 45:10-17; Romans 7:15-25; Matthew 11:16-19; 25-30 – July 5, 2020 INTRODUCTION TO GENESIS 24:34-48 We’ve seen God’s promise to Abraham and Sarah result in the birth of a son Isaac. Last week we saw Abraham pass the ultimate test of his faith in being willing to sacrifice his only sonContinue reading “Rest”
Faith Lift: Americas
“South America stole our name.” That’s a lyric from Randy Newman’s song “Political Science” that has always made me stop and think. As we gather on July 4th with family and friends to give thanks for the freedom we enjoy in the United States of North America I pray that we will keep the otherContinue reading “Faith Lift: Americas”
Message from Council President
Hello Joyful Life, As you are probably aware, the Coronavirus Pandemic has taken a turn for the worse in our area. Out of an abundance of caution, the Joyful Life Church Council has voted to suspend worship in the building until further notice. This was a very difficult decision for us since we just returned to theContinue reading “Message from Council President”
Faith Lift: Vacation
Summer has begun. The longest day of the year has happened. Vacation time is here. I wonder what professional golfers do on vacation. Do they spend their winter months sitting behind a desk? How will you spend your summer vacation? Last summer we spent our vacation moving into our new house in Jersey Village. (GoodContinue reading “Faith Lift: Vacation”
