by Steve Hedrick | Mar 22, 2012 | Text Sermons
The story is told of a hiker who one day decided he would take a hike alone up a local mountain trail. On his way up, the trail suddenly gave way and he found himself sliding towards the edge of a cliff. He quickly flipped onto his stomach and began grabbing at things...
by Steve Hedrick | Mar 12, 2012 | Text Sermons
Where do you go to be close to God? Perhaps you might find a beautiful, secluded spot, where you can hear the birds sing and you don’t have the distractions of the computer and cell phone. Or perhaps you might come to the church and sit in the Presence of the Blessed...
by Steve Hedrick | Feb 27, 2012 | Text Sermons
I tend to get my news for the day on line. When it comes up, there is normally a headline that sums up the context of the story. If I want the details, I have to click on the headline to get the in depth account; to get the details. In the gospel lesson we hear Mark’s...
by Steve Hedrick | Feb 23, 2012 | Text Sermons
Have you heard the phrase mea culpa? Someone makes a mistake and says, “Mea Culpa.” They are two Latin words which mean “My fault.” And if you really want to show deep sorrow for a mistake, someone might say, “Mea maxima culpa,” meaning “My most grievous fault.” Do...
by Steve Hedrick | Feb 20, 2012 | Text Sermons
Well, here we go again! Ash Wednesday is this week and we begin the season of Lent, that great season of penance. We start with “You are dust and to dust you shall return” and things go downhill from there. Then we have to give up chocolate or wine or desserts or...
by Steve Hedrick | Feb 6, 2012 | Text Sermons
Have you been keeping track of the Republican candidates for the Presidential race? Whether you’re a Democrat or Republican or Independent, it’s been hard to miss, and everyone’s curious about how it’s going to turn out. Our own Florida Primary gave Mitt Romney the...