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Pondering my way through God's beloved world

Posted on May 25, 2022May 19, 2022 by Rev. James E. Laurence · 1 Comment

Bearing the Fruit of the Spirit: Gentleness

When we abide in Jesus, we will bear much fruit. Here is the eighth of my devotions on the fruit of the Spirit, this time focused on gentleness.

Posted on May 20, 2022May 19, 2022 by Rev. James E. Laurence · 4 Comments

Bearing the Fruit of the Spirit: Faithfulness

When we abide in Jesus, we will bear much fruit. Here is the seventh of my devotions on the fruit of the Spirit, this time focused on faithfulness.

Posted on May 14, 2022May 12, 2022 by Rev. James E. Laurence · 2 Comments

Looking Back at His Love: My Sermon on John 13:31-35

Looking back at Jesus' actions in light of his death and resurrection can give us new insights into his love for us, and his command to love one another. Here is my sermon on John 13:31-35 for the Fifth Sunday of Easter.

Posted on May 10, 2022May 11, 2022 by Rev. James E. Laurence · 14 Comments

Prayer: A Patched Poem

Prayer: A Patched Poem In the morning, while it is still dark, go to a deserted place. Shut the door. Say nothing to anyone. Be silent before the Lord God. Be silent. Do not occupy yourself with great things. Calm and quiet your soul, like a weaned child with its mother. Be still and know…

Posted on May 7, 2022May 7, 2022 by Rev. James E. Laurence · 4 Comments

Hearing His Voice: My Sermon on John 10:22-30

Jesus says of us that we hear his voice. So why can it be so challenging to do that? Here is my sermon on John 10:22-30.

Posted on April 30, 2022April 28, 2022 by Rev. James E. Laurence · 7 Comments

Jesus Showed Himself Again: My Sermon on John 21:1-19

After his resurrection, Jesus appears to his disciples in many and various ways, and each of these ways can help us learn how to see Jesus today. Here is my sermon on John 21:1-19.

Posted on April 27, 2022April 26, 2022 by Rev. James E. Laurence · 6 Comments

How Is It with Your Soul?

Our souls are too important to be neglected. Here is a brief devotion, reflecting on this idea.

Posted on April 23, 2022April 22, 2022 by Rev. James E. Laurence · 9 Comments

Bearing the Fruit of the Spirit: Goodness

When we abide in Jesus, we will bear much fruit. Here is the sixth of my devotions on the fruit of the Spirit, this time focused on goodness.

Posted on April 19, 2022April 25, 2022 by Rev. James E. Laurence · 5 Comments

It Is Finished!

"It is finished," Jesus said from the cross. But his words mean even more in light of the resurrection.

Posted on April 16, 2022April 15, 2022 by Rev. James E. Laurence · 6 Comments

Easter’s New Rules: My Easter Sermon on Luke 24:1-12

Christ is risen! It is not an "idle tale," but the event that has changed our world forever. Here is my Easter sermon, reflecting this year on Luke 24:1-12.

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