by afladmin | Apr 30, 2025
By: The Rev. Dr. W. Ross Blackburn The next scene requires us to extend the lectionary reading to include the testing of Solomon’s newly granted wisdom. How did Solomon know which baby belonged to which woman? Wisdom is not some supernatural ability to know what to do...
by afladmin | Apr 30, 2025
By: The Rev. Dr. W. Ross Blackburn Have you ever marveled that Jesus is called the Son of David? The marvelous news behind Jesus’ title is suggested by Solomon’s prayer: “Therefore, O God of Israel, let your word be confirmed, which you promised to your servant my...
by afladmin | Apr 30, 2025
By: The Rev. Dr. W. Ross Blackburn This reflection on life requires us to extend the lectionary reading to include the testing of King Solomon’s newly granted wisdom.How did Solomon know which baby belonged to which woman? Wisdom is not some supernatural ability to...
by afladmin | Apr 30, 2025
By: The Rev. Dr. W. Ross Blackburn It’s a bad day when one is called to be a prophet. Isaiah was sent to an unresponsive people (Isaiah 6:910). Jeremiah was told he would face stern opposition, God warning him “Do not be dismayed by them, lies I dismay you before...
by afladmin | Apr 30, 2025
By: The Rev. Russell E. J. Martin As followers of Christ, we daily face choices. Will we resist temptation and not sin or will we fail? Perhaps a more pertinent choice we face is what we will do for God. The sin of omission should weigh as heavily as any other but...
