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Beautiful Places 21 September 2022 In God’s hand are the depths of the earth; the heights of the mountains are his also. The sea is his, for he made it, and the dry land, which his hands have formed. Psalm 95.4-5 If today goes as scheduled, I’m currently adventuring in the “hoo-doos” of Bryce Canyon National Park as you read …
All Hail the Queen 14 September 2022 12 When Esther’s words were reported to Mordecai, 13 he sent back this answer: “Do not think that because you are in the king’s house you alone of all the Jews will escape. 14 For if you remain silent at this time, relief and deliverance for the Jews will arise from another place, but you and your father’s family will perish. …
Hands 7 September 2022 Let the favor of the Lord our God be upon us, and establish the work of our hands. Psalm 90.17 Years ago, I learned this prayer especially wonderful for young families and little children: Hands, hands, hands. Thank you, God, for hands. Food, food, food. Thank you, God, for food. Love, love, love. Thank you, God, …
Shoes 31 August 2022 “Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for human masters, since you know that you will receive an inheritance from the Lord as a reward. It is the Lord Christ you are serving.” Colossians 3.23-24 How and why do you “labor”? As Americans get ready to chew on hot dogs …
Bethlehem 24 August 2022 He was born in Bethlehem. Ah, not Jesus. Elias. Elias Nawawieh is a new friend. And he was born not in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania or even Bethlehem, Georgia. (Did you know there was such a place out towards UGA?). Elias was born in THE Bethlehem of the Holy Land. We’re thrilled he joins us at COS this …
Keep the Fists Down 17 August 2022 Some of you saw the shocking news. (I know, you’re thinking, there’s a TON of shocking news these days.) Last Friday, world-renowned author Salman Rushdi was nearly stabbed to death by a religious radical. In the late 1980s, many of us remember our dismay hearing about a multi-million-dollar bounty put on Rushdi’s head—a …
Red Rover 10 August 2022 Red Rover. “Red Rover, Red Rover, let Julie come over.” Do you remember playing Red Rover as a kid? Two teams line up, holding hands and opposing each other. One team would chant what ostensibly sounds like a very cordial and welcoming invitation. “Come on over, friend!” But when the invitee came over, the team …
Water Leak 3 August 2022 Gushing water. After dinner last Thursday evening, my dog and I walked outside to a surprise. Despite the July Georgia heat, our front yard featured bubbling pools and flowing streams. Water line break! Quickly, let’s stem the tide and ka-ching of the water meter! Although I successfully opened my water meter box for the first time …
Choosing the Sunny Side 27 July 2022 Hate has 4 letters; so does Love. Enemies has 7 letters; so does Friends. Lying has 5 letters, so does Truth. Negative has 8 letters; so does Positive. Wrong has 5 letters; so does Right. Hurt has 4 letters; so does Heal. What do you emphasize each day? If you come to worship …
2022 Synod Synopsis by Shelly Jones and Sue Byers 20 July 2022 This year the Southeastern Synod Assembly took place June 3rd-5th in Chattanooga, TN. Pastor Fritz, Sue Byers, and Shelly Jones attended to represent Christ Our Shepherd. The theme was “Unmute Yourself: Proclaim the Love of God to All the World”. We were blessed to hear the faith stories …