Ash Wednesday
Joel 2:1-2, 12-17, Psalm 103:8-14, 2 Corinthians 5:20b-6:10, Matthew 6:1-6, 16-21
The Rev. Ron W. Griffin
“I Trouble”
Today is Ash Wednesday, a day set aside for fasting, penance and reflection, by many all over the world. The latest information from Associated Press released this week says 76% of Americans consider themselves Christian. That’s seems high but I’m sure the pollsters would know. In a survey conducted by Scripps Howard News Service and Ohio University, said Thirty Eight percent of Americans report they have observed Lent in the past and have made changes in their personal lifestyles. So more than half of those who answer yes to Christianity answer no to Lent. Read the rest of this entry »
Last Sunday after the Epiphany
2 Kings 2:1-12, Psalm 50:1-6, 2 Corinthians 4:3-6, Mark 9:2-9
The Rev. Ron W. Griffin
“Listen”
May the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be acceptable to you Lord. Amen.
Charlotte and I have a painting in our home; some of you have seen it.
It is by Howard Terpning and is called Grandfather speaks (click here to view this painting).
There are two children listening to grandfather tell the old story, they are totally captivated as he speaks, sitting in front of the fires glow. Sitting next to grandfather is grandmother. Her expression as she stares into the fire is nothing like Grandfather. It’s as if she is thinking “that’s not how I remember it.” Read the rest of this entry »
Sixth Sunday after the Epiphany
2 Kings 5:1-15ab, Psalm 42, 1 Corinthians 9:24-27, Mark 1:40-45
The Rev. Ron W. Griffin
“Answering a Holy Dream”
Collect of the Day
O God, the strength of all who put their trust in you: Mercifully accept our prayers; and because in our weakness we can do nothing good without you, give us the help of your grace, that in keeping your commandments we may please you both in will and deed; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen. Read the rest of this entry »
Fifth Sunday after the Epiphany
Isaiah 40:21-31, Psalm 147:1-12, 21c 1 Corinthians 9:16-23, Mark 1:29-39
The Rev. Ron W. Griffin
“Be Still and Know”
Collect of the Day
Set us free, O God, from the bondage of our sins, and give us the liberty of that abundant life which you have made known to us in your Son our Savior Jesus Christ; who lives and reigns with you, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen. Read the rest of this entry »
Fourth Sunday after the Epiphany
Deuteronomy 18:15-20, Psalm 111 1 Corinthians 8:1-13 Mark 1:21-28
The Rev. Ron W. Griffin
“So in Conclusion”
Collect of the Day
Almighty and everlasting God, you govern all things both in heaven and on earth: Mercifully hear the supplications of your people, and in our time grant us your peace; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen. Read the rest of this entry »
