A short talk about how it is hard for us to see that the life the Lord offers us is far better than what we could imagine. &nbsp; Pastor Alan Cowley from The New Church of Boynton Beach, Florida.

A Better Popsicle

How the Ten Commandments free us. The Lord’s commandments can feel pretty heavy at times. So what makes the Lord’s yoke “easy” and His burden “light”? &nbsp; From Pastor Alan Cowley of the New Church at Boynton Beach, Florida. Audio is from YouTube video: https://youtu.be/wxgqmhpPGx8

My Yoke is Easy

In the story of Jesus and the centurion, Jesus allows himself to be interrupted. He does this all the time! And for a Jew and Gentile to interact in such a way at such a time exemplifies the power of healing. So maybe let's take a note from Jesus and allow some interruptions. Chuck's church:  Bryn Athyn, PA (Audio from YouTube video: https://youtu.be/N_QFUGMh7Xs)

Allow Your Life to Be Interrupted

What is so significant about the second commandment, to “not take the name of the Lord your God in vain,” that it is the only commandment to have the consequences spelled out? What does it mean on a spiritual level to take His name in vain? Pastor Alan Cowley from The New Church at Boynton Beach, FL (Audio from YouTube video: https://youtu.be/Ep_HAyJ3cwM)

The Second Commandment

How do we behave in times of injustice? What can we do? It is our duty to stand up to injustice, to stand against evil, and to stand up for our neighbor. These are paramount to creating a better world. Without them, we fall into chaos. Elmo's church:  Pastor Elmo Acton from Glenview, IL (Audio from YouTube video: https://youtu.be/gMu7tXDmhAs)

Standing Against Injustice

Where does power come from? What is it? How do you get it? Would it surprise you to learn that the key to REAL power is HUMILITY? Today's Reading: Isaiah 40:28-31. Have you not known? Have you not heard? The Lord is the everlasting God, the Creator of the ends of the earth. He does not faint or grow weary; his understanding is unsearchable. He gives power to the faint, and to him who has no might he increases strength. Even the youths shall faint and be weary, and the young men shall utterly fall, but those who wait on the Lord shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings like eagles, they shall run and not be weary, they shall walk and not faint. Pastor Mac Frazier from Mitchellville, MD (Audio from YouTube video: https://youtu.be/QgVwaU4-gEk)

How to Get Power

Remember the Sabbath Day. Is the commandment to remember the Sabbath Day just about going to church? As a pastor I'd love it if more people were in church on Sunday's, but there is definitely more to this. It is not just about when we should work and when we should relax... the key to understand the deeper levels of this commandment, is to know what kind of "labor" we should be doing for the 6 days leading up to the Sabbath. Pastor Alan Cowley, The New Church at Boynton Beach, FL (YouTube video: https://youtu.be/jV5ktDrRhXM)

The Third Commandment

"You are in the world you are supposed to heal right now." How do we help others heal when society might encourage us to stay in our lane? Obviously we can't go around like Jesus and miraculously heal people, but maybe we can learn from his stories of healing all the same. Chuck's services at New Church Live:  Pastor Chuck Blair of New Church LIVE in Bryn Athyn, PA (YouTube video: https://youtu.be/6UMepqx-w5k)

Healing Others By Leaning In

How to work on a marriage, keeping God and spirituality at the center. Excerpt from a series of classes given on marriage by Pastor Tom Kline. Full class available on . &nbsp; &nbsp;

Marriage Class (excerpt)

This prayer was offered by Pastor Joel Glenn at New Church Westville on Christmas Day. It sums up so many thoughts about this past year and how to look forward.  &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;

New Church Audio