Category Archives: Pondering Scripture

Love Your Enemies

Posted on September 16, 2019 by Hedy Collver

Luke 6:32-36 (New Living Translation) “If you love only those who love you, why should you get credit for that? Even sinners love those who love them! And if you do good only to those who do good to you, … Continue reading →

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ROAR!

Posted on June 3, 2019 by Hedy Collver

Exodus 1:8-14 (New Living Translation) Eventually, a new king came to power in Egypt who knew nothing about Joseph or what he had done. He said to his people, “Look, the people of Israel now outnumber us and are stronger … Continue reading →

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The Rock

Posted on May 29, 2019 by Hedy Collver

My name is Simōn Petros… the “Rock.” No, not your modern Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson. (Although I am a fan.) No. I’m the original Rock. That’s me: disciple of Jesus, Simōn Petros. Simon Peter. But that wasn’t always my name. … Continue reading →

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Strengthened by Diversity

Posted on January 20, 2019 by Hedy Collver

Revelation 7:9-12 (New Living Translation) After this I saw a vast crowd, too great to count, from every nation and tribe and people and language, standing in front of the throne and before the Lamb. They were clothed in white … Continue reading →

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It’s About Grace

Posted on November 6, 2018 by Hedy Collver

[Week 1 in the GRATEFUL sermon series at Plantation United Methodist Church] Psalm 100 (New Living Translation) Shout with joy to the Lord, all the earth! Worship the Lord with gladness. Come before him, singing with joy. Acknowledge that the … Continue reading →

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River of Life, Bread of Heaven

Posted on October 9, 2018 by Hedy Collver

Message for World Communion Sunday, October 7, 2018 For a video of the sermon, click here: https://vimeo.com/294134246. Luke 22:14-23 (NIV) When the hour came, Jesus and his apostles reclined at the table. And he said to them, “I have eagerly … Continue reading →

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A Dream Unfinished

Posted on January 15, 2018 by Hedy Collver

Esther 4:12-17 (New Living Translation) So Hathach gave Esther’s message to Mordecai. Mordecai sent this reply to Esther: “Don’t think for a moment that because you’re in the palace you will escape when all other Jews are killed. If you … Continue reading →

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Joseph – week 4, day 4

Posted on August 5, 2017 by Hedy Collver

TODAY’S SCRIPTURE: Genesis 44:1-5 (NLT*) Then he commanded the steward of his house, “Fill the men’s sacks with food, as much as they can carry, and put each man’s money in the top of his sack. Put my cup, the silver cup, … Continue reading →

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Joseph – week 4, day 3

Posted on August 4, 2017 by Hedy Collver

TODAY’S SCRIPTURE: Genesis 43:26-34 (NLT*) When Joseph came home, they gave him the gifts they had brought him, then bowed low to the ground before him. After greeting them, he asked, “How is your father, the old man you spoke about? … Continue reading →

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Joseph – week 4, day 2

Posted on August 3, 2017 by Hedy Collver

TODAY’S SCRIPTURE: Genesis 43:11-25 (ASV*) And their father Israel said unto them, If it be so now, do this: take of the choice fruits of the land in your vessels, and carry down the man a present, a little balm, … Continue reading →

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