by Crystal Harris | Oct 13, 2020 | blog
National Stop Bullying Day 2020 Text: “The second commandment is this: ‘You shall love your neighbor as yourself’ ” (Mark 12:31 NRSV). “Do to others as you would have them do to you” (Luke 6:31 NRSV). Reflection: We have a big problem in our country that is...
by Crystal Harris | Oct 10, 2020 | blog
Today I will anchor my life in the steadfast love of God. Text: Isaiah 41:10: “Do not fear, for I am with you, do not be afraid, for I am your God; I will strengthen you, I will help you, I will uphold you with my victorious right hand.” (NRSV) Reflection: The Book...
by Crystal Harris | Oct 6, 2020 | blog
National Do Something Nice Day “Love your neighbor as yourself.” -Mark 12.31 My children’s new teacher that I see on the screen each day has a fun tradition with the class. She names all the national “holidays,” each morning and the kids get to comment or give...
by Crystal Harris | Oct 1, 2020 | blog
Providing For Those Who Have Harmed You Text: Genesis 42-46 Scripture Reading: Genesis 42:1-8 from International Children’s Bible 42 Jacob learned that there was grain in Egypt. So he said to his sons, “Why are you just sitting here looking at one another? 2 I have...
by Crystal Harris | Sep 29, 2020 | blog, Pastoral Prayer
September 29, 2020 Pastoral Prayer from September 27 Worship Text: Psalm 139 Holy God we come to you in prayer from many circumstances and spirits. We come from busy households full of crying and laughter, dirty dishes and dirty laundry, and long to do lists. We come...
by Crystal Harris | Sep 24, 2020 | blog
Don’t Give Up Text: Genesis 41:38-45 Scripture Reading: 38 Pharaoh said to his servants, “Can we find anyone else like this—one in whom is the spirit of God?” 39 So Pharaoh said to Joseph, “Since God has shown you all this, there is no one so discerning and wise as...
by Communications FCC | Aug 29, 2020 | blog
Love Your Brothers and Sisters Text: You have heard that it was said to those of ancient times, “You shall not murder”; and “whoever murders shall be liable to judgement.” But I say to you that if you are angry with a brother or sister, you will be liable to...
by Crystal Harris | Aug 27, 2020 | blog, Uncategorized
Scripture Reading: God Calls Abram Then the Lord said to Abram, “Leave your country, your relatives and your father’s family. Go to the land I will show you. I will make you a great nation, and I will bless you. I will make you famous. And you will be a blessing to...
by Crystal Harris | Aug 22, 2020 | blog
Let’s Talk About Myths Scripture: “He has told you, O man, what is good; and what does the Lord require of you but to do justice, and to love kindness, and to walk humbly with your God?” (Micah 6:8) Reflection: My Grandpaw taught me a lot about major league baseball....
by Communications FCC | Aug 20, 2020 | blog
Keep Going! Text: Hebrews 12:1-3 The Message Scripture Reading: Discipline in a Long-Distance Race 12 1-3 Do you see what this means—all these pioneers who blazed the way, all these veterans cheering us on? It means we’d better get on with it. Strip down, start...
