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Month: November 2020

Posted on November 16, 2020November 14, 2020 by Rev. James E. Laurence · 4 Comments

Sonnet for Psalm 121

From where will our help come? Here is a sonnet that I wrote for Psalm 121, as part of my ongoing series of "Poems, Prayers, Psalms, and Promises."

Posted on November 15, 2020November 18, 2020 by Rev. James E. Laurence

Life’s Most Worthy Goal

Here is a nonet inspired by the gospel reading I preached on today, Matthew 25:14-30.

Posted on November 14, 2020November 11, 2020 by Rev. James E. Laurence · 3 Comments

Fear, Love, and Trust

Living a life that is pleasing to God requires fear, love, and trust. Here is my sermon on the Parable of the Talents, Matthew 25:14-30.

Posted on November 12, 2020November 12, 2020 by Rev. James E. Laurence · 8 Comments

Who Am I?

Another in my series of Poems, Prayers, Psalms, and Promises featuring a poem by Dietrich Bonhoeffer alongside Psalm 8.

Posted on November 11, 2020November 11, 2020 by Rev. James E. Laurence · 4 Comments

A Personal Reflection on Psalm 46

Psalm 46 has been an important psalm to me for a very long time, and I want to share a few personal reasons why that is so.

Posted on November 9, 2020November 7, 2020 by Rev. James E. Laurence · 6 Comments

Sonnet for Psalm 46

There is a river whose streams make us glad. Here is my sonnet for Psalm 46, reflecting on the idea that God's love for us is like a river, always with us and yet endlessly changing.

Posted on November 7, 2020November 7, 2020 by Rev. James E. Laurence · 10 Comments

When the Oil in Our Lamps Is Low

Jesus tells his disciples a parable about bridesmaids who, while waiting for the bridegroom to return, start running out of oil for lamps. Does it feel like the oil in your lamp is running a little low these days? Here is my sermon on Matthew 25:1-13.

Posted on November 6, 2020November 5, 2020 by Rev. James E. Laurence · 2 Comments

Ten Scripture Verses on Walking with God and Running Faith’s Race

Here are my top ten verses in scripture on walking with God and on running the race of faith. Next time you are out walking or running, one of these verses might be good to take along with you!

Posted on November 4, 2020November 3, 2020 by Rev. James E. Laurence · 7 Comments

The “O” in Hope by Luci Shaw

Here is one more wonderful poem by Luci Shaw from her latest collection of poetry, "The Generosity."

Posted on November 2, 2020November 1, 2020 by Rev. James E. Laurence · 11 Comments

Sonnet for Psalm 27

Here is a sonnet that I wrote for Psalm 27, as part of my ongoing series of "Poems, Prayers, Psalms, and Promises."

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