Dear Friends, This is the second message in a series on Paul’s Letter to Philemon. Paul began his letter to Philemon with this salutation. “Paul, a prisoner of Christ Jesus, and Timothy our brother, To Philemon our dear friend and co-worker, to Apphia our sister, to Archippus our fellow soldier, and to the church in […]
Kent Hansen
A Word of Grace – December 21, 2015
Dear Friends, While they were in Bethlehem the time came for her to deliver her child. And she gave birth to her first-born son and wrapped him in bands of cloth, and laid him in a manger, because there was no place for them in the inn (Luke 2:6-7). Although, he is never mentioned, the […]
A Word of Grace – December 14, 2015
Dear Friends, Last week’s message on the San Bernardino massacre and its aftermath resulted in an outpouring responses grateful for words of kindness and hope after that horrific day. Thank You. . . . John said, “Grace and truth came through Jesus Christ” (John 1:17b). Those words express love, both tender and tough, personified in […]
A Word of Grace – December 7, 2015
Dear Friends, The subject of my meditation this week is the San Bernardino massacre. My observations are personal and spiritual and not intended as an attempt at a comprehensive treatment of the event and its implications. It is too fresh and raw, and too close to home for that, and others are better qualified for […]
A Word of Grace – November 30, 2015
Dear Friends, Zechariah, an old priest, with impeccable lineage married to Elizabeth, also a woman of impeccable lineage, reads Scripture, keeps the commandments, prays, and serves God. Yet, when the Angel Gabriel shows up with a message from God of joy and gladness in answer to his prayer for a son, Zechariah asks, “How can […]