Author Archive for: fumcgalax
Entries by Diane Palumbo
Sunday Reflection (July 9, 2023)
The prophet Zechariah certainly lived in a time of violence. He longed for a time when people would put away war horses and bows and live in peace. Peace had eluded the ancient Judeans. We find ourselves in a comparable situation, looking for a time of peace, yet surrounded by weapons of all sorts. Zechariah’s […]
Prayer for the Week (July 9-July 15, 2023)
Let us pray for the gift of spiritual growth: Almighty and merciful God, you have planted within us and among us the seed of your Word. Help us by your Holy Spirit to receive it with joy and live according to it, so that we grow in faith, hope, and love. Amen. […]
Sunday Reflection (July 2, 2023)
Do you trust God or what you perceive to be God’s promises (Genesis 22:1-14)? Do you trust God or what you understand to be God’s blessings? Perhaps we expect plenty of food, clothing, and shelter? Family and friends? A nice job? A nice flow of money? But would we trust God if we lost those […]
Prayer for the Week (July 2-July 8, 2023)
Let us pray for the gift to reject the darkness of sin: Father in heaven, the light of Jesus has scattered the darkness of hatred and sin. Called to that light, we ask you for your guidance. Form our lives in your truth and our hearts in your love. We ask this through Christ our Lord. Amen. […]
Sunday Reflection (June 25, 2023)
On the way to crucifixion, Jesus said: “Father, forgive them, they know not what they do.” In Romans Paul relates that we find forgiveness in a crucified Messiah who reconciles us to God and yes one another (Romans 5:6-11). The cross reveals that God’s character is not violence; rather, it reveals a way to end […]
Prayer for the Week (June 25-July 1, 2023)
Let us pray to God so that we be to everyone the sign of his healing love: Lord God, source of all love you showed you have made yourself our God and have bound us closely to yourself in a lasting covenant of life and love. Mold us into a people set free by Jesus […]
