Articles by Rev. Becky O'Conner

So God created the great sea monsters, and every living creature that moves, of every kind,…And God saw that it was good.”  Genesis 1: 21 Really, God? Even the mosquitoes? Apparently God had a reason […]

What good is it my brothers and sisters, if you say you have faith but do not have works?  Can faith save you?  If a brother or sister is naked and lacks daily food, and […]

Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and lean not into your own understanding.  In all your ways acknowledge Him, and He shall direct your paths.  Proverbs 3: 5-6 HAPPY NEW YEAR!  Looking back […]

   Peace I leave with you; my peace I give to you.  I do not give to you as the world gives.  Do not let your hearts be troubled, and do not let them be […]

I thank my God every time I remember you, constantly praying with joy in every one of my prayers for all of you.  (Philippians 1:3, NRSV) Recently, there was a phone call from a former […]

When Jesus saw the crowds, he went up the mountain and after he sat down, his disciples came to him.  Then he began to speak and taught them.  Matthew 5:1 Learning is a life-long process.  […]

Jesus said, “Love the Lord your God with all your passion and prayer and intelligence.”  This is the most important, the first on any list.  But there is a second to set alongside it:  “Love […]