Learning to Sing God’s Praise Again – May 16, 2021
Scripture: Ezra 1: 1-7; 5: 19-22 The end of the Babylonian Captivity was a restart button for the people of Israel, who by decree of Cyrus, King of Persia, were […]
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Entries by Mark Lansberry
Moving to a Life of Joy and Peace – May 9 2021
Scripture: Esther 7:1-6, 9-10; 9:20-22 When Esther finally reveals to the king the plot of the wicket Haaman, her people are able to take the steps necessary to preserve their […]
God’s Word My Hope Secures – May 2, 2021
Scripture: Nehemiah 8:1-3, 5-6, 8-10 The reading of the Torah brought tears as the people recognized the ways they had not lived up to their covenant with God. But Nehemiah […]
Through Many Dangers, Toils, and Snares – April 25, 2021
Scripture: Nehemiah 6: 1-9 On January 20th 2021, we all listened mesmerized and energized by the words of youth poet laureate Amanda Gorman as she read her inaugural poem ‘The […]
‘Twas Grace My Fears Relieved – April 18, 2021
Scripture: Nehemiah 1: 4-11 Coming out of captivity is always a challenge, and can give rise to many fears and anxieties as we begin to believe in ourselves and our […]