Love God, love neighbor, make disciples. doug@pastordougolson.com
Our scripture this week is John 9:1-41. As he went along, he saw a man blind from birth. His disciples asked him, “Rabbi, who sinned, this man or his parents, that he was born blind?” “Neither this man nor his parents sinned,” said Jesus, “but this happened so that the works of God might be …
This is a very different time for all of us. There are real concerns in our world, but we must not let those fears lead us to despair. Let’s all pause, pray, and persevere through our current trouble. Listen to rational voices that call us to care for each other, not the “every person for …
Many of the Samaritans from that town believed in him because of the woman’s testimony, “He told me everything I ever did.” So when the Samaritans came to him, they urged him to stay with them, and he stayed two days. And because of his words many more became believers. They said to the woman, …
Friends, with heavy heart but out of love for each other I am canceling all church activities (including worship, Sunday School, Confirmation and bible study) until March 31st. I will be available in the church office, by phone, email or text for anyone during this period. I will livestream my sermon at 10 am on …
Our scripture this week is John 4:5-42. Meanwhile his disciples urged him, “Rabbi, eat something.” But he said to them, “I have food to eat that you know nothing about.” Then his disciples said to each other, “Could someone have brought him food?” “My food,” said Jesus, “is to do the will of him who …
The woman said, “I know that Messiah” (called Christ) “is coming. When he comes, he will explain everything to us.” Then Jesus declared, “I, the one speaking to you—I am he.” Just then his disciples returned and were surprised to find him talking with a woman. But no one asked, “What do you want?” or …
Our scripture this week is John 4:5-42. The woman said to him, “Sir, give me this water so that I won’t get thirsty and have to keep coming here to draw water.” He told her, “Go, call your husband and come back.” “I have no husband,” she replied. Jesus said to her, “You are right …
Our scripture this week is John 4:5-42. “Sir,” the woman said, “you have nothing to draw with and the well is deep. Where can you get this living water? Are you greater than our father Jacob, who gave us the well and drank from it himself, as did also his sons and his livestock?” Jesus …
Our scripture this week is John 4:5-42. So he came to a town in Samaria called Sychar, near the plot of ground Jacob had given to his son Joseph. Jacob’s well was there, and Jesus, tired as he was from the journey, sat down by the well. It was about noon. When a Samaritan woman …