In this epistle reading, Paul reminds the Romans that God specifically chose them before the world. And those he chose he also justified and glorified. Paul then explains the implications of this message, it means that nothing can separate them from the love of God....
Okay, ‘who has the final word’ in your family? The parable of the Weeds in Matthew 13 isn’t about your family or my family, it is about the reign of God in this broken topsy turvy world wherein the devil continues to plant his evil temptations around us to the point...
All Jr. & Sr. High youth are invited to join us for a Pool Party on August 11th from 4-9 PM at the Rathert house! Food will be provided. For more information please contact staceystaake@saintjamesglencarbon.org.
Beginning August 2nd, youth group meetings are moving from Tuesdays to Wednesdays. Please mark your calendars and join us August 2nd – 6:30 – 8:00 PM in Fellowship Hall!
In spite of our culture’s current skepticism about knowledge, people nevertheless are desperate to know what’s real and true. How is this possible? How can we find a model of knowing that doesn’t artificially divide “faith” and “knowledge”? How can we avoid the...
Human history is headed toward a magnificent goal, the return of Jesus and the renewal of all creation. On the road to that goal Jesus calls his people to participate with him in this restorative mission, which is to do in Jesus' name and by his power the...
Deep down, humans long for justice — for all wrongs to be made right. Psalm 72 expresses this deep longing and presents the administration of justice, particularly on behalf of the poor and needy, as one of the key missions for the kings of Israel. However, this psalm...
Anger is not inherently good or bad, but is right or wrong depending on its motive and its object. Righteous anger, in fact, is necessary for a healthy humanity – to be confronted by gross injustice and not be angry would be inappropriate and (perhaps even)...
The belief that all humans are broken and damaged is a confession that we need healing. Jesus gives us this healing in his death and resurrection, then calls us to give that healing to others in the love and acceptance of Christian community. Readings and sermon were...
God calls Abraham out of a life of idolatry in Mesopotamia in order to make him his agent to bring about renewal and healing in his fallen and suffering world. He does this by unilaterally promising Abraham blessing, land, and an offspring that will one day rule the...