Pastor’s Blog

March 7               Day 2 Hosea 12:6 “So you, by the help of your God, return, hold fast to love and justice, and wait continually for your God.” REFLECTION There are four words to note in this verse. Three of these are: “return”, “hold”, and “wait”. The word metanoia which… Read More »

March 6               Day 1 Ecclesiastes 3:20 All go to one place. All are from the dust, and to dust all return REFLECTION The spiritual practice of Lent traditionally begins with the service of Ash Wednesday and a reminder that “All are from the dust, and to dust all return.”… Read More »

INTRODUCTION: During this season of Lent, we will be focusing on the positive or active aspect of the koine Greek word “metanoia” that has traditionally be translated into English as “penitence” or “repentance”. Those translations lead us to understand metanoia in terms of regret…and the possibility of “paying a price” for our past sins. But… Read More »

A Series of Meditations on “Renewal” During the Season of Lent.  February 14 / Day 1 ROMANS 12:2 Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewal of your mind, that by testing you may discern what is the will of God, what is good and acceptable and perfect. REFLECTION The… Read More »