FIRST PRESBYTERIAN

The Lord God said, “Since the man has become like one of us, knowing good and evil, he must  not reach out, take from the tree of life, and live forever.” …He drove the man out and stationed the cherubim and the flaming, whirling sword east of the Garden of Eden to guard the way to the tree of life.  Genesis 3:22-24 The fragrant live tree in its prime, set up in the homes of God-loving families, marks Christmas Day as a cherished event.  Advent is known as a sacred season of

The Lord God said, “Since the man has become like one of us, knowing good and evil, he must  not reach out, take from the tree of life, and live forever.” …He drove the man out and stationed the cherubim and the flaming, whirling sword east of the Garden of Eden to guard the way to the tree of life.  Genesis 3:22-24 This “tree of life” was the forbidden tree in paradise, prompting the serpent to ask Eve if she really meant to take God’s warning seriously. In doing so, Satan s

Because this people draw near with their mouth and honor me with their lips… and their fear of me is a commandment of men learned by rote; therefore, behold, I will again do marvelous things with this people…   Isaiah 29:13-14 Thanksgiving Day in many homes is a lavish affair with many guests. Out come the obligatory folding tables for the youngsters. Let them giggle and wiggle and gobble to their hearts’ content. Do they ever talk – or do we – about what else might go on in

Because this people draw near with their mouth and honor me with their lips… and their fear of me is a commandment of men learned by rote; therefore, behold, I will again do marvelous things with this people…   Isaiah 29:13-14 Something good can be said for the grumpy son who disgraced his generous father. His many days of labor in the field provided the bountiful food served at that lavish homecoming party. Too bad the hard worker did not have a field day. The dictionary def