Pax Romana Robin A Holstein Luke 2: 8-14 – 8 And there were in the same country shepherds abiding in the field, keeping watch over their flock by night. 9 And, lo, the angel of the Lord came upon them, and the glory of the Lord shone round about them: and they were sore afraid. Read More…
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Two Lane Livin’
HOLISTIC FOLK Saying Thank You The story of Zacchaeus Robin A Holstein Text: Luke 19:1-10 It isn’t likely that you or I as upstanding members of the church are going to make it easier for sinners to come to Jesus. Sometimes our attitude of separation from the world, our judgmental spirit when it comes to those Read More…
Are You The Samaritan or the Jew?
Even the less fortunate are your neighbors. By Robin A Holstein Did you notice that most of the large denominations spoke on the parable of the good Samaritan last week? There is guide, or lectionary, that many use to help them plan lessons. There is nothing wrong with using the lectionaries. It can be challenging Read More…
The Law of Love
But I say unto you, Love your enemies Robin A Holstein Many people have heard of the Sermon on the Mount. That is the lecture Christ gave which the oft quoted “Beatitudes” appear. You know, the ones that go, “Blessed are the meek: for they shall inherit the earth,” et cetera? There was actually much Read More…
And I Will Heal Their Land
We have to live in this world with all it’s flaws. Robin A Holstein Recently, I completed a course with the United Methodist Church, on Lay Servant Ministries, Leading Worship. As our final assignment, I had to develop and complete worship service from Entrance to Sending Forth. Today I want to focus on the Scripture Read More…
Deal Not Foolishly
But God is the judge: he putteth down one, and setteth up another. Robin A Holstein Psalm 75: 4-7 4 I said unto the fools, Deal not foolishly: and to the wicked, Lift not up the horn: 5 Lift not up your horn on high: speak not with a stiff neck. 6 For promotion cometh Read More…