Pentecost 13 – August 30 Matthew 16:21-28

Pentecost 13 – August 30 Matthew 16:21-28

Stewardship Thought      From the time when Jesus was recognized by the disciples as the Messiah, he began to prepare them for his future and theirs. It was not a life of triumph and power which he presented to them. It was about suffering and death, about decisions...
Pentecost 12 – August 23 Mt 16:13-20

Pentecost 12 – August 23 Mt 16:13-20

Stewardship Thought        In every moment of life, the question hovers over us or confronts us as we make our decisions – “Who is this Jesus? It is not, of course, as simple as saying, “This is our God”. In every age, the church has struggled to name its God. Is this...
Pentecost 10 – August 9 Matthew 14:22-33

Pentecost 10 – August 9 Matthew 14:22-33

Stewardship Thought      Sometimes it is very hard to “take heart” when life is tough. We feel very alone and sometimes don’t even recognize the Christ when he comes towards us. We find ourselves afraid of most things, tied to staying with the familiar or the present...
Pentecost 9 – August 2 Matthew 14:13-21

Pentecost 9 – August 2 Matthew 14:13-21

Stewardship Thought     There is a sense in which the human Jesus longs for the crowds to go away – to take their needs, their expectations and leave him in peace. He even retires to a deserted place to be by himself and recover from all the pressures. However, when...