Life is full of seemingly contradictory and confusing moments. Why does God sometimes seem to choose to heal one person and ignore another when both are faithful people, fervently prayed for. When we confront mysteries like this, what are we to do? Psalm 147 offers us a glimpse into the nature of that in part […]
God is an amazing God who cannot be confined to our nice neat boxes. Revs. John and Susan Arnold dive into this truth in today’s joint service of First Presbyterian Church of Walnut Ridge, Arkansas, and Wynne Presbyterian of Wynne Arkansas. Specifically, we are exploring the story of the call of Samuel. I f you […]
Sometimes God’s voice splashes undeniably into our awareness. Our scripture passages for today are two examples. In Psalm 29, Gods’ voice is described as powerfully crashing into the world. In the story of Jesus’s baptism as recounted in the Gospel of Mark, the heavens tear open and God’s voice declares, “This is my beloved son, […]
The gifts you receive in Jesus are many and layered. You learn in this sermon about the gifts of being chosen by God, redeemed, and forgiven. These gifts all given through Jesus Christ are the roots of peace, love, joy, and hope. Through them you have the opportunity and an ability to bring the light […]
Christians believe in a “triune” God, meaning a God his nature we experience in three different unique ways: The Lord God creator of the heavens and the earth and covenant maker; Jesus Christ, the son of God, our redeemer and salvation; and Holy Spirit, our comforter, guided and teacher of the truth. Each different expression […]
Perplexed, pondering, and questioning. This is Mary, mother of Jesus, when she discovers that she will bear the son of God. Mary is typically presented as an exemplary figure of faith and obedience. Ultimately, she is, but she doesn’t start that way. In today’s sermon you’ll discover how Mary went from frightened and confused to […]
