Rick’s Writing: December 1, 2023

Hope in the Lord is an everlasting gift, even when we forget. read more »

Happy Thanksgiving weekend! I pray your holiday has been blessed with love and kindness from friends and family. It is good to take a break from our normal weekly schedule. And as we celebrate with food, football, and shopping, I hope you will consider making this a time to find read more »

Matthew 25:14-15a “For it is as if a man, going on a journey, summoned his slaves and entrusted his property to them; to one he gave five talents, to another two, to another one, to each according to his ability.” Talents or resources given to individuals from God come in read more »

Letting the light go out. I don’t remember how many movies I’ve seen where some person is in the dark and being chased or stalked by someone or something. They might have a candle, a flashlight, or just a match, but at least they can see — for now. Then read more »

This Sunday, we celebrate All Saints Sunday. As the Body of Christ, we come together in the timeless love and community that God has given to His church. Together, we celebrate the eternal gift of life, for ourselves, friends, and loved ones. We recognize our grief, for we miss all read more »

How about them Rangers! Friday night’s game was wonderful to watch as our Rangers won a close and exciting game.  Of course, I don’t expect Arizona fans felt the same way.  The game is always better when your team wins. It’s a matter of perspective I suppose.  We all want read more »

There are a lot of short videos around social media that tell you to “wait till the end or wait for it” because that’s where the good stuff is that you want to see.  On more than one occasion I’ve “waited till the end” only to wonder why.  Well, in read more »

“Rejoice, in the Lord always; again I will say, Rejoice. Let your gentleness be known to everyone. The Lord is near. Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. And the peace of God, which read more »

October is stewardship month at First Methodist Church Bridgeport. Stewardship is both a practical and spiritual act for everyone. It is a time when we prayerfully consider our financial commitment to our church. In our nation, the church is not supported by the government, which leaves us free to worship read more »