Tag Archives: peace

Dreaming of Peace

Posted on February 12, 2018 by Hedy Collver

[Transcript of a sermon delivered at Plantation UMC on February 11, 2018.] Peace. Up there with a cure for cancer and winning the lottery, it is one of the things people pray for the most. Peace for our world. Peace … Continue reading →

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Offer Light

Posted on November 6, 2017 by Hedy Collver

In a world of madness, offer sanity. In a world of anger, offer peace. In a world of confusion, offer comfort. In a world of darkness, offer light. In a world of despair, offer hope. In a world of apathy, … Continue reading →

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A Surprising Faith

Posted on December 10, 2016 by Hedy Collver

Luke 1:13-17 The angel said to her, “Do not be afraid, Mary, for you have found favor with God. And now, you will conceive in your womb and bear a son, and you will name him Jesus. He will be … 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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Incarnate

Posted on November 30, 2015 by Hedy Collver

Colossians 2:6-7 (New Revised Standard Version) As you therefore have received Christ Jesus the Lord, continue to live your lives in him, rooted and built up in him and established in the faith, just as you were taught, abounding in … Continue reading →

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