Mt. 13:18-23–”Do not be afraid of those who kill the body but can not kill the soul”. No amount of physical suffering can ruin life unless we allow it to do so. But loss of faith in dark times, the refusal to trust that God is with us in it, can sour the soul and… Continue reading
“Faith”
July 23rd, 2010 By Father River Sims
“The Vagaries of Life”
July 22nd, 2010 By Father River Sims
Jer. 1:, 4-10, Mt. 13:1-9
We read of Jeremiah’s call, and I think of my call. Like him it is not something that I could turn away from. I was called to ministry and through the years my ministry has taken many turns–but always I have been lead to do ministry. What I have… Continue reading
“Family”
July 20th, 2010 By Father River Sims
Mt. 12:46-50 Today has been really my typical day–working on office stuff, doing outreach. I saw forty five people tonight. The young ones were bright eyed and hopeful, the older ones are beaten down by life. They are high, some not functioning at all–and yet for me they are Jesus, broken and hurt. There are… Continue reading
“The Right Thing”
July 19th, 2010 By Father River Sims
Lk. 10:38-42 “Mary has chosen the right thing and it will not be taken from her.”
Mary is criticized for not being “busy”. Jesus points out she has chosen the “right thing”. People always criticize me and are puzzled by what I do. . I am asked “what service do you do?” “how many… Continue reading