Tag Archives: God’s Love

Merry Christmas!

Posted on December 25, 2016 by Hedy Collver

A few years ago for Christmas I gave my niece Emma a Fisher Price nativity set just like this one. The cutest little roly poly Mary and Joseph you’ve ever seen, with a little baby Jesus in the straw. I … Continue reading →

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A Surprise Gift

Posted on November 28, 2016 by Hedy Collver

Luke 1:13-17 The angel said to him, “Do not be afraid, Zechariah, for your prayer has been heard. Your wife Elizabeth will bear you a son, and you will name him John. You will have joy and gladness, and many … Continue reading →

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Working Out Our Faith

Posted on October 5, 2016 by Hedy Collver

[Transcript of a sermon delivered August 21, 2016, at Plantation United Methodist Church] Philippians 2:12-18 Therefore, my beloved, just as you have always obeyed me, not only in my presence, but much more now in my absence, work out your … Continue reading →

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A Matter of Gratitude

Posted on August 8, 2016 by Hedy Collver

[Transcript of a Communion meditation delivered August 7, 2016, at Plantation United Methodist Church] Philippians 1:1-11 (New Revised Standard Version) Paul and Timothy, servants of Christ Jesus, to all the saints in Christ Jesus who are in Philippi, with the … Continue reading →

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Prayer for those considering violence

Posted on July 16, 2016 by Hedy Collver

Praying this morning for people around our world who are entertaining thoughts of bloodshed. May their spirits be touched by grace so overwhelming, that whatever is broken in them would begin to mend. May people come into their lives who … Continue reading →

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Boldly Go

Posted on June 19, 2016 by Hedy Collver

Philippians 1:12-14 (New Living Translation) And I want you to know, my dear brothers and sisters, that everything that has happened to me here has helped to spread the Good News. For everyone here, including the whole palace guard, knows … Continue reading →

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Parting Words

Posted on June 6, 2016 by Hedy Collver

[This post is a transcript of my final sermon at Aldersgate UMC, delivered June 4/5, 2016.] Philippians 2:5-8 (New International Version) In your relationships with one another, have the same mindset as Christ Jesus: Who, being in very nature God, … Continue reading →

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Tested by Sunlight

Posted on May 25, 2016 by Hedy Collver

Philippians 1:9-11 (New International Version) And this is my prayer: that your love may abound more and more in knowledge and depth of insight, so that you may be able to discern what is best and may be pure and … Continue reading →

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Risen from the Dead

Posted on March 26, 2016 by Hedy Collver

Matthew 27:57-61 (New Living Translation) As evening approached, Joseph, a rich man from Arimathea who had become a follower of Jesus,  went to Pilate and asked for Jesus’ body. And Pilate issued an order to release it to him Joseph … Continue reading →

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Palm Sunday & Holy Week

Posted on March 21, 2016 by Hedy Collver

Ephesians 4:1-6 (New Revised Standard Version) I, therefore, the prisoner in the Lord, beg you to lead a life worthy of the calling to which you have been called, with all humility and gentleness, with patience, bearing with one another … Continue reading →

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