... we pursue our theme of generosity — the Christian walk is one of generosity because we know that all of life is gift. That’s what Paul was saying in our first scripture lesson today. Listen to it, verse 7 of I Corinthians 4: “For who sees anything different in you? What have ... , and was usually drunk. He was also crippled and had a scared and contorted face. People avoided him, but not Rev. Samuelson. She tried to visit with him and always invited him to attend church. If she saw him on the street or ...
... he could then set his face toward Egypt with confidence. What was true for Moses in his wilderness experience was also true for Jesus and Paul. For each of them it was merely an interlude; it lasted for a moment; it was never an end in itself. But Peter responded ... of the '50s optimism reigned, our churches were full, and we equated middle class values with the Christian life. Robert J. Samuelson, in a recent article in Newsweek, pointed out that every age has its illusions. Ours has been this fervent belief ...
... people who are lonely, or learn a new skill. When it comes to loneliness, don't just sit there - do something. b. Realize God Is With You Paul is here in prison and he says in verse 16, "At my first defense no one stood with me, but all forsook me." (II Timothy 4:16, NKJV ... that need you –you can overcome loneliness today. [1] In 1957 3% of Americans "felt lonely"; now 13% do. Robert J. Samuelson, "The Afflictions of Affluence," Newsweek, March 22, 2004, p. 45 [2] U.S.A. Today, April 17, 1992 [3] William ...
