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Bible Text: Luke 9:1-3,6 | Preacher: Rev. Susan Brown | Series: Happy? Happy! Happy. | REFLECTION FOR THE WEEK A Way of Being Luke 9: 1-3,6 Author Matt Miofsky says “What is happiness? It is an abiding sense of peace that we can experience and dwell in no matter what our circumstances.” Action: Happiness depends […]
Bible Text: Philippians 4:4-7, 11-13 | Preacher: Rev. Susan Brown | Series: Happy? Happy! Happy. | REFLECTION FOR THE WEEK Beyond Circumstances Philippians 4:4-7, 11-13 Matt Miofsky says “Whether we’re having a good day or bad day, a great year or really tough season of life, be assured that Scripture promises joy, hope, and happiness […]
Bible Text: Matthew 18:23-35 | Preacher: Rev. Susan Brown | Series: Happy? Happy! Happy. | REFLECTION FOR THE WEEK The Art of Forgiveness Matthew 18:23-35 Matt Miofsky says that “the reason most of us go through life unhappy is because of messed up relationships…it is hard to deal with brokenness. God, in Jesus Christ, gives […]
Bible Text: Ecclesiastes 1:3-11 | Preacher: Rev. Susan Brown | Series: Happy? Happy! Happy. | REFLECTION FOR THE WEEK What WON’T MAKE YOU HAPPY Ecclesiastes 1:3-11 Matt Miofsky says that “to the extent that you’re investing your time, money, and energy in things…just know that these things may contribute to your happiness, but by themselves […]
Bible Text: Luke 19:1-10 | Preacher: Rev. Susan Brown | Series: From Bah Humbug to Blessed | REFLECTION FOR THE WEEK From Bah Humbug to Blessed: The Hope of Christmas Future Luke 19:1-10 When Scrooge wakes up on Christmas morning, everything looks and feels different. While previously his outlook had been dim and frightful, now […]
Bible Text: Luke 2: 8-15 | Preacher: Rev. Susan Brown | Series: From Bah Humbug to Blessed | REFLECTION FOR THE WEEK From Bah Humbug to Blessed: The Life of Christmas Present Luke 2: 8-15 Scrooge’s transformation begins with a hint of a smile and the sound of a chuckle. His laughter, and the laughter […]
Bible Text: Luke 16: 19-31 | Preacher: Rev. Susan Brown | Series: From Bah Humbug to Blessed | REFLECTION FOR THE WEEK From Bah Humbug to Blessed | Luke 16: 19-31 As Scrooge confronts Christmas past, his response ranges from fear and grief to appreciation and delight. We can see the beginning of transformation as […]
Bible Text: Luke 3: 1-6 | Preacher: Rev. Susan Brown | Series: From Bah Humbug to Blessed | REFLECTION FOR THE WEEK From Bah Humbug to Blessed | Luke 3: 1-6 “Bah,” said Scrooge, “Humbug.” These immortal words from Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol capture the frustration and discouragement that some people feel at Christmas. […]
Bible Text: 1 Timothy 6: 17-19 | Preacher: Rev. Susan Brown | Series: Money Matters | REFLECTION FOR THE WEEK Give All You Can 1 Timothy 6: 17-19 John Wesley says that a key to understanding his advice to “give all you can” is the idea that we are temporary stewards of what belongs to […]
Bible Text: Luke 12: 13-21 | Preacher: Rev. Susan Brown | Series: Money Matters | REFLECTION FOR THE WEEK Save All You Can Luke 12: 13-21 John Wesley reminds us that as we “save all we can” we should not store up treasures just for ourselves, but also save so that we can share with […]