The Shepherd’s Vigil, 11/10/21

“The spirit of the Lord rushed on him…..”                Judges 14:6  The other day, in a staff meeting, we got to talking about the story of Samson.  I think we were discussing the myth that I use to have hair.  As I reviewed this story of one the Old Testament heroes I was taken by the repeated phrase “the spirit […]

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The Shepherd’s Vigil, 11/03/21

“But Thomas was not with them when Jesus came”               John 20:24  We often refer to Thomas, the disciple of Jesus, as Doubting Thomas.  He wanted some tangible evidence that Jesus had risen from the dead, not just the stories.  The reason Thomas had concerns is because he was not with the others when Jesus appeared in the room with them.  […]

The Shepherd’s Vigil, 10/27/21

Everyone should give whatever they have decided in their heart. They shouldn’t give with hesitation or because of pressure. God loves a cheerful giver.                 2 Corinthians 9:7 I think I know why God loves a cheerful giver.  It is because that is what God is; the very essence of the heart of God’s love is generosity.  Many of the parables of Jesus […]