Category Archives: Bible

Myths of Man

Posted on March 19, 2018 by revcbyars

One of my favorite genres of reading is SciFi/Fantasy. Being transported to a mythical world where everything is possible. My imagination gets racing, and I used to idealize these when I was a teen and young adult. Now, I find … Continue reading →

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Filled

Posted on May 31, 2017 by revcbyars

This week on the western liturgical calendar is Pentecost. The celebration of the birth of the modern Christian Church. The purpose of this is to remember the reception of the Holy Spirit by the Apostles. “When the day of Pentecost … Continue reading →

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Oops…

Posted on May 15, 2017 by revcbyars

I look and find that I took a much longer hiatus than I had planned, sorry about that. Over that time I have been busy writing. I wrote a Lenten devotional and have been developing and drafting the monthly newsletter … Continue reading →

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I Am A Sinner

Posted on August 11, 2016 by revcbyars

Lectionary Readings for Sunday Jeremiah 23:16-29; Psalm 119:81-88; Hebrews 11:17-12:3; Luke 12:49-56 Sin, let’s just say it! It is a difficult issue that we all face in our lives. In faith we struggle against it and the views that we … Continue reading →

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What is mine?

Posted on July 28, 2016 by revcbyars

Growing up in a rural area and living most of my life near rural areas one of the things I remember most is driving down highways and interstates with long portions with fields extending out as far as the eye … Continue reading →

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Wonderment

Posted on July 12, 2016 by revcbyars

I remember when I was  young and I seemed to have more time to read books just for the pure enjoyment of it. One of my favorite type of books as a youth were the choose your own adventure books. … Continue reading →

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Should I Stay or Should I Go?

Posted on June 30, 2016 by revcbyars

In 1981 a punk rock band called the Clash came out with a song entitled, “Should I Stay or Should I Go.” It has continued to be played in the mainstream today in movies, television, and even used in commercials. … Continue reading →

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A Reformation Day – All Saints Commentary – A Miracle Shared

Posted on October 31, 2014 by revcbyars

As we celebrate the 497th anniversary of the catalyst of the Reformation when the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther posted those 95 Theses on the that door of the church in Wittenberg I am in the midst of doing those preps … Continue reading →

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Foolishness

Posted on September 11, 2014 by revcbyars

“For the word of the cross is folly to those who are perishing, but to us who are being saved it is the power of God. For it is written, “I will destroy the wisdom of the wise, and the … Continue reading →

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I am Lutheran…what does this mean?

Posted on October 19, 2011 by revcbyars

What does it mean to be Lutheran?  There are millions of Lutheran Christians in the world, but I would argue when asked what that means many would not really know what that means.  Commonly the joke is that Lutherans are … Continue reading →

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