Blogging Towards Sunday, February 28, 2016
Mark 12:1-17 Jesus lived in a day and age when there was great civil unrest. The Romans were the latest, and the greatest, to conquer and control the land … Continue reading
Saturday, February 20, 2016
Monte McClain Favorite Scripture: “Peace I leave with you; my peace I give to you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts … Continue reading
Friday, February 19, 2016
Lori Castner Favorite Scripture: “The virgin will be with child and give birth to a son, and they will call him Immanuel.” Matthew 1:23 I love this verse because when it … Continue reading
Blogging Towards Sunday, February 21, 2016
Mark 10:17-31 Sharing a cup. It can mean getting together for a coffee or tea, a cup that further community and sharing. It can mean sharing life saving … Continue reading
THURSDAY FEBRUARY 18, 2016
GARY YEE Favorite Scripture: “Who do you say I am?” Mark 8:29 Last year, my highly visible and rewarding professional life ended, abruptly. Since then, I have struggled to … Continue reading
WEDNESDAY FEBRUARY 17, 2016
ANNE MARIE ADAMS Favorite Scripture: Galatians 5:22-23 I find this scripture hopeful and consoling. These traits are gifts of the Spirit that are reflected in our lives as we … Continue reading
TUESDAY FEBRUARY 16, 2016
MARDA STOTHERS Favorite Scripture: Isaiah 11:6 “The wolf shall live with the lamb, the leopard shall lie down with the kid” To bring the Peaceable Realm we must speak … Continue reading
Monday February 15, 2016
Benjamin Bencomo Favorite Scripture: John 1:1-18 John brings Genesis up to the birth, life, and death of Jesus, and the hope of the resurrection. In a few words John sums … Continue reading
Lent Devotionals | Sunday 1
Throughout Lent we’re posting daily devotions written by capc Oakland members about their favorite scriptures. Such devotions during Lent (or Advent) are a tradition developed in the past century among … Continue reading
Blogging Towards Sunday, February 14, 2016
Mark 10:17-31 I read this week that one explanation for the explosive popularity of candidates Bernie Sanders, Ted Cruz and Donald Trump it that their rhetoric of plays well … Continue reading