12.14.25 From Generation to Generation Week 3
Here is the week three addition of our From Generation To Generation sermon series. Find out more about my Church at http://www.fumccr.org Zach and I also had a supplement podcast for this series you can find those here: https://beardedtheologians.com/2025/12/11/12-11-25-bearded-theologians-from-generation-to-generation-week-2-god-meets-us-in-our-fear/
You Got This…
Last Saturday I had a 9v9 under 11 game. One of the teams was playing short handed and were holding their own for the most part. Toward halftime one of the kids was having issues just catching their breath. They were rushing from one point to another they were gassed. One ball flew far enough…
Be Still and Know…
“Be still, and know that I am God! Psalm 46:10 NRSVUE Yesterday I was given a decoration for my office reminding me to just breath. On the soccer pitch, I was Assistant Referee 1. I kept hearing the home coach yell “Take a breath” when a player was attacking or receiving the ball. Breathing is…
And the…
Psalm 19:14 NRSVUE Let the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be acceptable to you, O Lord, my rock and my redeemer. Many people have heard this Psalm used as a prayer before a sermon. Something struck me today. I was preparing for the Assisted living center worship service that I lead from time…
The first…
The first are always the hardest during seasons of grief. I had a first last Saturday. Normally when I would ref at Aurora Sports Park I would call dad on the way home to check in on him. I went to do that last Saturday and it gut punched me hard. So I just took…
It Came and Went…
It came and it went…I just kept telling myself last week as we prepared for my dad’s celebration of life. If I can just make it to Sunday. Knowing that the viewing and the celebration of life service would be hard. If I could make it through, then I can breathe. And it came and…
Well, Crap…
Jeremiah 29:11 is a verse many of us know well: “For surely I know the plans I have for you, says the Lord, plans for your welfare and not for harm, to give you a future with hope.” While this verse is often used to celebrate new beginnings, its true depth lies in the larger…
Trying to Blog More
Going to try to blog a little more, not sure what my consistency will be. But I will try. ‘Lord, when did we see you hungry or thirsty or a stranger or naked or sick or in prison and didn’t do anything to help you?’ Then he will answer, ‘I assure you that when you…
Mindful Midweek 10.30.24
“We need to hear the Gospel every day because we forget it every day.” ~Martin Luther 28 One of the legal experts heard their dispute and saw how well Jesus answered them. He came over and asked him, “Which commandment is the most important of all?” 29 Jesus replied, “The most important one is Israel, listen! Our God is…
Mindful Midweek 10.23.24
“My mission in life is not merely to survive, but to thrive; and to do so with some passion, some compassion, some humor, and some style.” ~Maya Angelou 42:1Then Job answered the LORD: 42:2″I know that you can do all things and that no purpose of yours can be thwarted. 42:3’Who is this that hides…
Mindful Midweek 10.9.24
“My mission in life is not merely to survive, but to thrive; and to do so with some passion, some compassion, some humor, and some style.” ~Maya Angelou 17 As Jesus continued down the road, a man ran up, knelt before him, and asked, “Good Teacher, what must I do to obtain eternal life?” 18 Jesus replied, “Why…
Mindful Midweek 9.11.24
“Words can wound deeper than swords.” ~unknown My brothers and sisters, not many of you should become teachers, because we know that we teachers will be judged more strictly. We all make mistakes often, but those who don’t make mistakes with their words have reached full maturity. Like a bridled horse, they can control themselves entirely. When…
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