Belltower, Penola Presbyterian Church.
Belltower, Penola Presbyterian Church.
Following Jesus alongside others provides encouragement and the example of other believers in situations similar to our own. If encouragement gives way to comparison we can succumb to feelings of failure and lack of worth, not because of any inadequacy in us, but because we’re not the same as someone else. And God has not …
Went to the funeral of a remarkable man who died too young. He liked a particular movie. Music from it featured at the service. I watched the movie again. It revolves around a historical event and focuses on creativity, determination, daring, and heart. Just like the man whose life we gave thanks for this morning.
Preparing for a funeral on Wednesday, part of my reflections are the lyrics to the hymn Softly And Tenderly. We’re not singing it, but its part of what was desired for inclusion, so I’ll weave it in somewhere. Last week I came across the music of Wilder Adkins. Here’s his rendition of the song from …
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