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Month: March 2022

Posted on March 29, 2022March 28, 2022 by Rev. James E. Laurence · 12 Comments

Bearing the Fruit of the Spirit: Peace

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

Posted on March 26, 2022March 24, 2022 by Rev. James E. Laurence · 4 Comments

Joining the Party: My Sermon on Luke 15:11-32, the Parable of the Prodigal Son

What does the Parable of the Prodigal Son teach us about heaven and hell? Here is my reflection on that question, as I look at the elder son in this famous parable.

Posted on March 24, 2022March 22, 2022 by Rev. James E. Laurence · 8 Comments

Prayer Cards: A Way to Pray for Others Using Scripture

Prayer cards are a powerful way of praying for others using Scripture. I learned this from Paul E. Miller's "A Praying Life" and thought I would share it here.

Posted on March 23, 2022March 28, 2022 by Rev. James E. Laurence · 9 Comments

Bearing the Fruit of the Spirit: Joy

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

Posted on March 19, 2022March 17, 2022 by Rev. James E. Laurence · 10 Comments

Holding Up the Mirror: My Sermon on Luke 13:1-9

Here is my sermon for the Third Sunday in Lent, on Luke 13:1-9.

Posted on March 17, 2022March 16, 2022 by Rev. James E. Laurence · 2 Comments

My Sermon for our Lenten Community Worship Service

I had the privilege of preaching at our Lenten Community Worship Service yesterday. Here is a written manuscript of my sermon.

Posted on March 16, 2022March 28, 2022 by Rev. James E. Laurence · 9 Comments

Bearing the Fruit of the Spirit: Love

When we abide in Jesus, we will bear much fruit. But what kind of fruit? Here is the first of my devotions on the fruit of the Spirit that Paul identifies in Galatians.

Posted on March 12, 2022March 10, 2022 by Rev. James E. Laurence · 1 Comment

Our True Home Is Heaven: My Sermon on Philippians 3:17-4:1

What does it mean that our citizenship is in heaven? Here is my sermon on this theme, based on Philippians 3:17-4:1.

Posted on March 10, 2022March 9, 2022 by Rev. James E. Laurence · 3 Comments

How I Am Using Wordle as a Devotional Tool

Here is a simple suggestion for how to use Wordle as a devotional tool, by picking a starting word that sets your intention for the day.

Posted on March 8, 2022March 22, 2022 by Rev. James E. Laurence · 8 Comments

Prayer and the Journey from the Head to the Heart

A reflection on how prayer calls us, and accompanies us, on the journey from the head to the heart.

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