Pastor Tony

Satisfied in Christ: Esteem

The actual word “esteem” only appears less than a dozen times in most English translations of the Bible. Many synonyms for this human need for personal worth can be found in the scripture texts like this morning’s readings where humbleness before the Lord is encouraged. Daniel 10:10-12, 15-19 A hand touched me and

15 December, 2024
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Satisfied in Christ: Belonging

The third level of Maslow’s hierarchy of needs is for love and social belonging. These Bible readings proclaim how we, who hear and understand God’s word, belong to him. Isaiah 44:1-5 “But now listen, Jacob, my servant, Israel, whom I have chosen. 2 This is what the Lord says— he who made you, who formed

08 December, 2024
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Satisfied in Christ: Safety

Safety is the second level of Maslow’s hierarchy of need. The Scripture readings for today give witness to how God satisfies our need to feel safe. Psalm 16:1, 5-6, 9-11 Keep me safe, my God, for in you I take refuge.5 Lord, you alone are my portion and my cup; you make my lot secure.6 […]

01 December, 2024
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Hope Does Not Disappoint Us

These Bible readings deal with disappointments and how faith in Jesus gives us hope. Genesis 4:1b-7 Now Abel kept flocks, and Cain worked the soil. 3 In the course of time Cain brought some of the fruits of the soil as an offering to the Lord. 4 And Abel also brought an offering—fat portions […]