Jul 6, 2023 | Pastor Marc's Remarks
One of the most popular London tourist attractions is watching the changing of the guard at Buckingham Palace. The royal palace guard has been protecting the monarch’s residency since King Henry VII, who ruled for twenty-four years until he died in 1509. In the...
Jun 28, 2023 | Pastor Marc's Remarks
In today’s vernacular, we refer to a person who is blamed for the wrongdoings, mistakes, or faults of others as a scapegoat. The term originates from Holy Scripture and is one of many references to atonement theology. The holiest day of Judaism, Yom Kippur, is a day...
Jun 22, 2023 | Pastor Marc's Remarks
One year ago today, on June 22, 2022, a land long known for its cultural instability and uncertainty was literally rocked to its core. Afghanistan endured an earthquake registering on the Richter Scale at 6.2. The shock was felt over 300 miles away by at least 119...
Jun 15, 2023 | Pastor Marc's Remarks
When Abraham, the father of nations, had the Lord appear before him, he saw three men standing near him. He immediately offered to bring water so the visitors could wash their feet (Genesis 18:2-4), a gesture of hospitality in the ancient world, where the feet and...
Jun 8, 2023 | Pastor Marc's Remarks
Phoebe Buffay of “Friends” explained the meaning of the acronym “BFF” on the 25th and final episode of the sitcom’s third season, which premiered May 15, 1997. She uses the term with the rest of the gang and then needs to explain that it stands for...
