Mark 7:5-8 NIV So the Pharisees and teachers of the law asked Jesus, “Why don’t your disciples live according to the tradition of the elders instead of eating their food with defiled hands?” He replied, “Isaiah was right when he prophesied about you hypocrites; as it is written: ” ‘These people honor me with their lips, but their …
Lead Us Not Into Temptation, but Deliver Us From Evil
“…..And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil” One of the most iconic pieces of literature ever written is a series of ancient poems attributed to Homer, called The Odyssey. For those who aren’t familiar with this story, The Odyssey is a fictional story about the hero Odysseus’s long journey back home after the Trojan …
Forgive Us our Trespasses as We Forgive Those Who Trespass Against Us
This, then, is how you should pray: “….And forgive us our debts, as we also have forgiven our debtors.” I want to share a little secret that might be surprising to hear from a Pastor…. I really struggle with forgiveness. In fact, I would go so far as to say that I …
COVID-19 Update
To the people of Flemington UMC, I’m taking a break from our normal Messenger devotional to share an update with you about our church’s response to COVID-19. I ask that you closely read this email due to the important nature of the information being shared. In the last few weeks, COVID-19 cases have more than tripled in …