Posts by Bob Rhodes (Page 20)
Giving Up Enemies
This fourth Sunday in Lent, we continue the series “Giving It Up” by looking at how we treat those with whom we disagree…
Spreading Beauty & Love through Flowers
PB UMC member Dart expresses her thanksgiving for our vibrant flower ministry!
Giving Up Superiority
This third Sunday in Lent, we continue the series “Giving It Up” by looking at where we hold ourselves above others…
Giving Up Expectations
This second Sunday in Lent, we continue the series “Giving It Up” by moving from control to expectation…
Lent 2017
This month, we enter into the season of Lent. Traditionally, the Lenten season is a time of reflection and introspection as we look toward Easter. Beginning with Ash Wednesday, the season continues for forty days (not including Sundays) through Holy Week and ending just before Easter Sunday.
Giving Up Control
This Sunday we begin a Lenten series, and this week’s focus is on temptation and an unwilling loss of control.
Walking in the Clouds
This Sunday we explore the story of Jesus’ transfiguration on a high mountain.
Jesus’ Resurrection: Is There Hope?
This Sunday we explore the presence of hope in our sacred texts and in our faith.
Jesus’ Death: What About Suffering?
This Sunday we explore the presence of God in suffering.
Back to Basics
Lately I’ve been feeling a bit nostalgic. Maybe it’s the recent Christmas holiday. Maybe it’s the natural introspection I’ve chosen to engage in following treatment for a minor skin cancer. Maybe it’s parenthood. And maybe it’s random. In any case, I’ve been feeling nostalgic.