A TAMFS Prayer for the Presbyterian Church

Wasn't it Joseph who interpreted dreams...?

Special Project for Advent--your help needed!
“So also, when you see these things taking place, you know that the kingdom of God is near.” Luke 21:31 During Advent we anticipate the arrival of a baby who will change the world, reflecting on the meaning of this event in our daily lives. During Advent, Psalms Modern is seeking folks to reflect on their experiences of church in anticipation of new ways to expand our ministry. We’re asking you to think of the elements and experiences of church that mean the most to you personally and complete the sentence: “When… , I know that the kingdom of God is near.” Elaboration may be added but is not necessary. Please e-mail your stat

Claiming Vision (Mark 10:46-52)
Rev. Richard S. HongFirst Presbyterian Church of Englewood The story of Bartimaeus, though brief, is a story that you could spend hours talking about, exchanging little “Did you notice…?” tidbits of information. Did you notice that they enter and Jericho and immediately leave – what happened there? Did you notice that he is the only person in Mark who is healed and is named? Did you notice that Mark explains that Bar-timaeus means “son of Timaeus”, even though anyone who has the least familiarity with Hebrew would understand this? It is often easier to discuss trivia than face the obvious. And the obvious fact of this story is that a

A Reflection on Psalm 131
Rev. Jean SouthardPSALM 131O Lord, my heart is not lifted up,my eyes are not raised too high;I do not occupy myself with thingstoo great and marvelous for me.But I have calmed and quieted my soul,like a weaned child with its mother;my soul is like the weaned childthat is with me.O Israel, hope in the Lordfrom this time on and forevermore. I grew up in the era of black and white TV, an age when Groucho Marx and Ed Sullivan ruled the airwaves and the episodes of “I Love Lucy” were not reruns. It was commonplace to

Images and Idols Aside...
Ray BagnuoloStated Supply Pastor and Head of StaffJan Hus Presbyterian Church and Neighborhood House Psalm 97, v. 6-7 From the lectionary reading for Monday, October 12, 2009 The heavens proclaim [God’s] righteousness; and all the peoples behold [God’s] glory. All worshipers of images are put to shame, those who make their boast in worthless idols; all gods bow down before [the true God]. Idols and images? “Worthless.” I know, sound like one of those commercials, and neither have ever brought me closer to God or truth or courage.

The Weak and the Lowly
By Sharon Please join me in reading Psalm 85: 1-41God has taken his place in the divine council; in the midst of the gods he holds judgment:2"How long will you judge unjustly and show partiality to the wicked? Selah 3Give justice to the weak and the orphan; maintain the right of the lowly and the destitute.4Rescue the weak and the needy; deliver them from the hand of the wicked. Usually I do not like to think of topics such as God’s judgment. When I hear the word ‘wicked’ I want to think that we all have tendencies towards wickedness and these type of Psalms help us to pray against that in us.