2002
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Dr. J. Howard Olds, June 3, 1977 |
From the Files: One of the real dangers of life is that we lose our souls in pursuit of our roles. My friends who are bishops tell me one of the hazards of the office is that you lose your first name. You are no longer Bob, Joe, Dick, Al, - you are Bishop. While some like the sound of such titles others shiver at the loss of their identity. I had a family in a church I served who liked to address me as "Preacher." They had a two year old. She couldn't get this whole preacher thing figured out so she began calling me "Creature." "Here comes the Creature. There goes the Creature. Hello Creature." While I appreciate being among the living creatures of the world, something a little more personal would have helped. |
January 6, 2002
The Times of Our Lives
When It's Time to Seek Direction
Matthew 2:1-12 Text Document 
January 13, 2002
The Times of Our Lives
When It's Time to Renew
Matthew 3:13-17 Text Document
January 20, 2002
The Times of Our Lives
When It's Time to Reconcile
Romans 12:9-21 Text Document
January 27, 2002
The Times of Our Lives
When It's Time For Forgiveness
Matthew 18:21-35 Text Document
February 3, 2002
The Times of Our Lives
When It's Time to Unite
1 Corinthians 1:10-17 Text Document
February 17, 2002
Questions at the Crossroads of Faith
Why Doesn't God Do Away With Evil?
Matthew 4:1-11 Text Document
February 24, 2002
Questions at the Crossroads of Faith
How Can Jesus Save Me?
John 3:14-21 Text Document
March 3, 2002
Questions at the Crossroads of Faith
Is There More Than One Way to Heaven?
John 4:19-26 Text Document
March 10, 2002
Questions at the Crossroads of Faith
Why Do People Suffer?
John 9:1-7 Text Document
March 17, 2002
Questions at the Crossroads of Faith
Will I Really Live Forever?
John 11:18-27, 39-45 Text Document
March 24, 2002
Questions at the Crossroads of Faith
Does Prayer Make Any Difference?
Matthew 26:36-46 Text Document
March 28, 2002
The Darkness Before the Dawn
John 13:1-15, 34-35 Text Document
March 31, 2002
Soaring with Christ
Soaring with Christ
Matthew 28:1-8 Text Document
April 7, 2002
Fulfill the Vision
Praying Our Way Forward
Matthew 7:7-12 Text Document
April 14, 2002
Fulfill the Vision
Fulfilling the Vision
Acts 2:14-21 Text Document
April 21, 2002
Fulfill the Vision
Making Wise Investments
Matthew 25:14-30 Text Document
April 28, 2002
Fulfill the Vision
Following the Footsteps of the Faithful
Hebrews 11:1-13 Text Document
May 5, 2002
Fulfill the Vision
Building a Lasting Legacy
Matthew 7:24-29 Text Document
May 12, 2002
Households of Faith
2 Timothy 1:3-7 Text Document
May 19, 2002
The Holy Spirit and You
Acts 2:1-13 Text Document
June 2, 2002
The Genesis Project
Finding Our Place in All Creation
Genesis 1:1, 26-31 Text Document
June 9, 2002
The Genesis Project
Building Boats That Float
Genesis 6:9-22 Text Document
June 16, 2002
The Genesis Project
Hearing the Questions of Children
Genesis 22:1-14 Text Document
June 30, 2002
The Genesis Project
Finding Answers to Family Feuds
Genesis 25:21-34 Text Document
July 7, 2002
The Genesis Project
Climbing the Right Ladder
Genesis 28:10-19a Text Document
July 14, 2002
The Genesis Project
Wrestling Alone at Night
Genesis 32:22-30 Text Document
July 28, 2002
The Genesis Project
Dreaming Impossible Dreams
Genesis 37:2-11 Text Document
August 4, 2002
The Genesis Project
Knowing When to Run
Genesis 39:1-2, 6b-16 Text Document
August 11, 2002
The Genesis Project
Turning Evil Into Good
Genesis 45:1-8a, 50:1 Text Document
August 18, 2002
The Ships of Faith
An Invitation to Christian Discipleship
Matthew 4:18-22 Text Document
August 25, 2002
The Ships of Faith
Doing What Disciples Do
John 15:12-17 Text Document
September 1, 2002
The Ships of Faith
The Difference Disciples Make
Matthew 5:13-16 Text Document
September 8, 2002
The Ships of Faith
How to Triumph Over Terrorism
Ehesians 6:10-18 Text Document
September 15, 2002
The Ships of Faith
How to Make Heaven Our Home
Philippians 3:17-21 Text Document
September 22, 2002
The Ships of Faith
Why Join A Church
Acts 2:42-47 Text Document
September 29, 2002
The Ships of Faith
Why I Am a United Methodist
1 Timothy 1:1-2, 12-17 Text Document
October 6, 2002
The Ships of Faith
The Uniting Peace of Christ
Ephesians 2:11-22 Text Document
October 13, 2002
The Ships of Faith
The Fellowship of Kindred Minds
Philippians 1:1-11 Text Document
October 27, 2002
The Ships of Faith
Getting in S.H.A.P.E. for Ministry
Ephesians 4:1-7, 11-16 Text Document
November 3, 2002
The Ships of Faith
Embracing an Endless Line of Servants
1 Corinthians 3:5-23 Text Document
November 10, 2002
The Ships of Faith
Deciding to Excel in Everything
2 Corinthians 8:1-7, 11-12 Text Document
November 17, 2002
The Ships of Faith
Finding Our Place in All Creation
Job 38:1-18 Text Document
November 24, 2002
Praising God All Day Long
Psalms 100 Text Document
December 1, 2002
Expect a Miracle on Your Street
Unexpected Invasions
Isaiah 64:1-9 Text Document
December 8, 2002
Expect a Miracle on Your Street
Unlikely Restorations
Psalms 85 Text Document
December 15, 2002
Expect a Miracle on Your Street
Unusual Joy
Psalms 126 Text Document
December 22, 2002
Expect a Miracle on Your Street
Impossible Possibilites
Luke 1:26-38 Text Document
December 24, 2002
The Time is Right
The Time is Right
Luke 2:1-7 Text Document