by The Park | Feb 24, 2018 | Uncategorized
Second Sunday in Lent Genesis 17:1-7, 15-16 17:1 When Abram was ninety-nine years old, the LORD appeared to Abram, and said to him, “I am God Almighty; walk before me, and be blameless. 17:2 And I will make my covenant between me and you, and will make you...
by The Park | Feb 24, 2018 | Uncategorized
In the presence of the Son of Man, the rich young ruler chooses incorrectly. Reflection The story of the rich young ruler leaves me feeling sad because I know people like him, and if I’m being honest, I have his heart a lot of the time. The wealthy man had it all, yet...
by The Park | Feb 20, 2018 | Uncategorized
Routinely confess your sin to God (Luke 18:9-14). All of us sin and fall short of the glory of God. However, too few of us have a routine practice of rigorous self-honesty examination. Weekly, even daily, review of our hearts and behaviors, coupled with...
by The Park | Feb 17, 2018 | Uncategorized
Genesis 9:8-17 9:8 Then God said to Noah and to his sons with him, 9:9 “As for me, I am establishing my covenant with you and your descendants after you, 9:10 and with every living creature that is with you, the birds, the domestic animals, and every animal of...
by The Park | Feb 17, 2018 | Uncategorized
In the presence of the Son of Man, John the Baptist humbles himself. Reflection At the close of the American Revolutionary War, King George III said that if George Washington lays down his power as the Commander and General and establishes a real Democracy, “he will...
by The Park | Feb 17, 2018 | Uncategorized
The season of Lent finds its roots in the early 2nd-century church. The Lenten season is 40 days in which the church reflects on the life and death of Jesus. The 40 days of Lent reflect the 40 days Jesus spent in the desert being tempted by Satan (Matthew 4:1-11; Mark...
