Author Archive for: fumcgalax
Entries by Diane Palumbo
Sunday Reflection (October 17, 2021)
What is it to which you give your allegiance? Is it God? Even the disciples were mistaken about what obeying God meant (Mark 10:35-45). The domination and manipulation of others has no place in following Christ. Rather, followers of Christ express power and greatness through patient, long-suffering service which may bring about suffering for choosing […]
Prayer for the Week (October 17-October 23, 2021)
Let us pray to the Lord who bends close to hear our prayer: Lord our God, you guard us under the shadow of your wings and search into the depths of our hearts. Remove the blindness that prevents us from knowing you and relieve the fear that hides us from your sight. We ask this […]
Prayer for the Week (October 10-October 16, 2021)
Let us pray to God for the wisdom to follow God’s Son without hesitation: Lord our God, your living Word upsets us because you give first place in your kingdom to the last and least. You call the poor rich and blessed and ask the rich to […]
Sunday Reflection (October 10, 2021)
God judged the ruling classes of ancient Israel because mistreating the poor was a fundamental rejection of Israel’s relationship with God. God took notice (Amos 5:6-7, 10-15). When the “rich, young ruler” approached Jesus, Jesus told him to sell all he had, and give to the poor. He walked away (Mark 10:17-26). God’s Word, Jesus […]
Sunday Reflection (October 3, 2021)
When we welcome children, we welcome God. When we welcome the powerless and vulnerable, we welcome God. When I say welcome, I do not mean a condescending welcoming, but a true offering of friendship as equals because before God, we are all powerless and vulnerable. Jesus did not tolerate contempt toward the powerless and vulnerable. […]
