Posts with the category “encouragement”

Lent: A Time for Renewal
March 8th, 2024
The disciplines of Lent: Repentance, Fasting, Prayer and Acts of Charity—become our focus as individuals and as a community of believers....  Read More
by Robert Meltzer
The 6th Day of Christmas
December 30th, 2023
Today is the 6th day of Christmas and I would like to wish each of you and your families (at work and at home) a blessed and rewarding season....  Read More
by Robert Meltzer
A Thanksgiving Prayer
November 24th, 2023
May God continue to watch over your sleeping and waking, and your going out and coming in, in this season and beyond. ...  Read More
by The Rev. Romeo K. Dabee
Give Peace a Chance
October 21st, 2023
Beloved, never avenge yourselves, but leave room for the wrath of God, for it is written, “Vengeance is mine; I will repay, says the Lord.” ...  Read More
by Robert Meltzer
Rekindle the Fire within
September 10th, 2023
fire is necessary for new life and rebirth, but it can also cause destruction and damage that is beyond repair. Even within us, there is the reality of “burnout.” Yes, burnout is real – ...  Read More
by Robert Meltzer
Finding Rest and Re-Creation
July 12th, 2023
in this verse, Jesus is offering us an invitation – an intimate and appealing invitation. His invitation is this: “Come to me, all that are weary and carrying heavy burdens, and I will give you rest.”...  Read More
by Robert Meltzer
Pentecost Fire
June 13th, 2023
Now there are varieties of gifts, but the same Spirit; and there are varieties of services, but the same Lord; and there are varieties of activities, but it is the same God who activates all of them i...  Read More
by Robert Meltzer
The Season of Lent 2023
February 24th, 2023
Lent is a spiritual housecleaning intended to bring us back to ourselves and the God who first formed us from the ash we smudge on our foreheads that first day of this holy fast....  Read More
by Robert Meltzer
Living the Dream in 2023
January 16th, 2023
The central theme on the day was identity…more like, belonging to…being a part of – highlighted with God’s claim on Jesus as “the Beloved.” (Matt. 3:17)...  Read More
by Robert Meltzer
Glory to God
December 23rd, 2022
“Glory to God in the highest heaven, and on earth peace among those whom he favors!”...  Read More
by Robert Meltzer
A Time to Watch, Wait and Anticipate
November 27th, 2022
Jesus encouraged his first followers and us today to: "Keep awake, therefore, for you do not know what day your Lord is coming!"...  Read More
by Robert Meltzer
Stay Humble in Service
October 23rd, 2022
...all who exalt themselves will be humbled, but all who humble themselves will be exalted.”...  Read More
by Robert Meltzer
Embracing Transitions
August 18th, 2022
as life unfolds around us, if we hold it in balance, recognizing that summer does give way to fall and that adjustments are always needed. ...  Read More
by Robert Meltzer
Summer Service Challenge
June 27th, 2022
There is a certain apprehension as this summer is the first in 2 years with COVID vaccines being available to all and since travel restrictions are removed.It is also during this season that the most ...  Read More
by Robert Meltzer
ARE YOU AN ADVOCATE ?
May 23rd, 2022
...challenge you to be the voice of the unheard, unseen or underserved, under-appreciated and undervalued for they too are a part of God's creation....  Read More
by Robert Meltzer
Easter Morning: Christ is Risen - He is Risen indeed
April 17th, 2022
if it is your desire this Easter is to “know Christ and the power of his resurrection,” get involved......  Read More
by Robert Meltzer
A Good Friday Season
April 15th, 2022
we are being challenged to fix our eyes on Holy Week and the resurrection hope...  Read More
by Robert Meltzer
Ash Wednesday
March 2nd, 2022
On this day, we mark our foreheads with dust or ash that signifies death, ... the dust traces the life-giving cross indelibly marked on our foreheads at baptism....  Read More
by Robert Meltzer
Lift Up Your Voice
January 31st, 2022
...we press on to the goal of fulfilling the mandate of sharing the good news of Jesus...  Read More
by Robert Meltzer
12 Days of Christmas
December 31st, 2021
I pray that you will realize how our lives intersect......  Read More
by Robert Meltzer