February 21, 2021

 We preach peace, gentleness, and kindness and are surrounded by violence, greed, exploitation, and aggression. How long must we endure this current world, and how are we to live during these turbulent times? Drawing on the words of the prophet Habakkuk Rev. Williams helps us dig for answers. 

 With hope people can move mountains. Without it we can barely function. Where do we find hope when hope seems to be gone? Using the letter Jeremiah wrote to a nation in exile, Rev. Williams helps us remember that we are never alone, and that with God, there is always hope. 

 Every day we are faced with the decision of who we trust to guide us through; God, or the ways of the world. Using the story of the Hebrew spies in Numbers 13, Rev. Williams helps us discover there is only one sure answer. 

 There is nothing worse than not knowing what you are going to face or how you are going to face it. Drawing on the experiences of the Israelites in the 16th Chapter of Exodus, Rev. Williams helps us find some lessons to help us. 

 Living a life of faith is not always easy. Sometimes we face fierce opposition. What are we to do, and how are we to respond when that happens? Drawing on the story of Nehemiah's rebuilding of the wall, and Moses and the king of Edom, Rev. Williams looks for lessons that will help guide us today. 

The stories in the Bible continue to amaze us, but not nearly as much as how they continue to speak in such a timely manner to the events that unfold in our lives.

 There are so many problems facing us. and often we feel overmatched and overwhelmed. But we have more in our favor than we might think. Drawing on the story of Elisha and the Arameans in 2 Kings, Rev. Williams looks at how we might open our eyes to the possibilities around us. 

 Did you know that God will go to great lengths to show his love for us? Well, not only does Christmas prove that, but a certain talking donkey does as well. Wait...a talking donkey? You bet. 

 We all want to be loved. We all want someone to be with us in the tough times. But who will do that? Rev. Williams answers that question by looking deeper into the meaning of the current season. 

 Where do we find joy? How do we ensure it will last when the storms of life beat down upon us? Is winning the lottery really the answer? Perhaps not. Rev. Williams helps us find a better answer. 

 Wars, violence, pandemics, job stress, strained relationships; we all long for some peace. But just what is peace, and how do we get it? Rev. Williams turns to the prophet Zechariah for some answers. 

We all desire security for our homes, our families, ourselves. But how do we obtain it? Using the the words of the prophet Micah, Rev. Williams helps us find a roadmap to a security that will last.