by Paul Leichty | Dec 17, 2020 | Agape, COVID-19, Pastoral
Luke 1:39-56 46 And Mary said,“My soul magnifies the Lord, 47 and my spirit rejoices in God my Savior… (Luke 1:46–47 NRSV) I enjoy Christmas music! The hymns, songs, and carols are among the most joyous of all music. I also like Advent music. Advent music is...
by Paul Leichty | Oct 15, 2020 | Agape, COVID-19, Pastoral
Have you ever been in a situation where you simply could not convince someone of a truth you felt was obvious and self-evident? It can be frustrating. “Why won’t they believe me?” The temptation is to become angry, to lose your temper, and swear. “Swearing” in this...
by Paul Leichty | Sep 10, 2020 | Agape, COVID-19, Pastoral
In today’s society, the words “bless” and “blessing” are sometimes used quite casually. When somebody sneezes, another person will respond, “Bless you!” When something happy or positive happens to someone whether it is a new baby, new job, or a lottery jackpot, those...
by Paul Leichty | Jul 15, 2020 | General, Pastoral
In my previous article, “The Kingdom of God,” I noted that the language we use affects the pictures we have in our minds as well as the overall meaning we hold about a concept or idea. Thus, the preconceived notions of the Kingdom of God affected the...
by Paul Leichty | Jul 9, 2020 | Agape, General, Pastoral
The language we use affects the understandings we hold. I have recently been thinking about a prime example, the language of “king” and “kingdom” especially as used in the phrases “kingdom of God” and “kingdom of...
by Paul Leichty | Jul 2, 2020 | Agape, COVID-19, General, Pastoral
“Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called children of God. Matthew 5:9 (NRSV) “Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called sons of God. Matthew 5:9 (ESV) Some Bible verses are packed with meaning. They can be observed from many angles. Thus,...
