July 31st, 2009 By Father River Sims
Mt. 13:54-58
Jesus was not welcomed in his hometown. I feel the same way with mainline churches, and with local congregations. They seem not to have an understanding of anything beyond the black and white of every day life. It is strange I walk with people who are outside the pale, with kids whose… Continue reading
July 30th, 2009 By Father River Sims
July 29 Ex. 34:29-35; Mt. 13:44-46
“The Kingdom of Heaven is like a treasure. . .”
When one comes to know God he or she finds a treasure. That is the secret of spirituality, when one moves beyond judgment, self-rigteousness, not believing to knowing the One who sustains, guides, and is with you… Continue reading
July 29th, 2009 By Father River Sims
July 28
Ex. 33:7-11; 34:5B-9, 28
mT. 13:36-43
In today’s scripture from Exodus we find the proximity is very important if we are going to develop a deep relationship with God. Moses erected a tent for the purpose of meeting with God and to develop deep intimacy with God, away from the… Continue reading
July 28th, 2009 By Father River Sims
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Ex 32:15-24, 30-34
Moses turned and came down the mountain
with the two tablets of the commandments in his hands,
tablets that were written on both sides, front and back;
tablets that were made by God,
having inscriptions on them that were engraved by God himself.
Now, when Joshua heard the noise… Continue reading