by graceumc | Jun 3, 2018 | Sermons and Pastoral Musings
Summary: We do not choose who God will love. The difference between the People of God and others is the treatment of strangers. The welcoming of outsiders with hospitality brings a blessing while their reception with fear and rejections brings a curse. Genesis 18:1-5,... by graceumc | May 23, 2018 | Sermons and Pastoral Musings
We do not choose who God will love. The Holy Spirit falls on everyone and it is for us to rec-ognize the Spirit in others, nurture the Spirit in others, and welcome all into the fellowship of...
by graceumc | May 15, 2018 | Sermons and Pastoral Musings
Summary: The Lord wants us to understand That we are human beings who struggle with the sinful nature and as a result We intentionally or unintentionally cause harm to one another. The Old Testament and the New Testament speak at length about the principle of...
by graceumc | May 7, 2018 | Sermons and Pastoral Musings
Rev. Goldsen reflects on the our relations ship with God and his Soveregnity over the earth and the contuinuouse process of pray and bible reading that helps us grow spiritually in a world that is less religious. Psalm 24: 1-10 Hebrews...
by graceumc | Apr 29, 2018 | Sermons and Pastoral Musings
Summary Life beats a strong and steady rhythm. Those living in ignorance and fear hear war drums. Others, living in wisdom and by faith, feel a heartbeat. Love invites us to hear with ears of confidence, to feel the pulse of creation and to know that we are One First...
by graceumc | Apr 23, 2018 | Sermons and Pastoral Musings
Sermon summary The Lord is our shepherd who cares for all our needs. God’s love gives us green pastures and still waters asking only that we honor the gifts He gives. Earth Day is a reminder that we are stewards of all God provides and calls us to responsible care of...