by Mary | Nov 26, 2016 | Above Tree Line
A new weekly edition to the blog is the Above Tree Line posts by Emrys Tyler, Incoming Director for Sonlight Camp. Far from being random posts, Emrys is following the Lectionary for Christian worship. The Lectionary is a book containing scripture readings...
by Emrys | Nov 23, 2016 | Above Tree Line
The stakes are high, says John. Are you ready for them? Emrys Tyler Are You Sure? In those days John the Baptist appeared in the wilderness of Judea, proclaiming, “Repent, for the kingdom of heaven has come near.” This is the one of whom the prophet Isaiah spoke when...
by Emrys | Nov 16, 2016 | Above Tree Line
I will seek to be faithful this moment . . . again tomorrow Emrys Tyler Ready Today [Jesus said,] “But about that day and hour no one knows, neither the angels of heaven, nor the Son, but only the Father. For as the days of Noah were, so will be the coming of the Son...
by Emrys | Nov 11, 2016 | Above Tree Line
Just how much evil can God’s grace cover? Emrys Tyler “When they came to the place that is called The Skull, they crucified Jesus there with the criminals, one on his right and one on his left. [[Then Jesus said, “Father, forgive them; for they do not know what...
by Emrys | Nov 2, 2016 | Above Tree Line
Yes, brothers and sisters are still cleaving to the promise of Jesus Christ, even when the world does its worst. Emrys Tyler In Spite of the Carnage When some were speaking about the temple, how it was adorned with beautiful stones and gifts dedicated to God, Jesus...
by Emrys | Oct 26, 2016 | Above Tree Line
“Jesus declares that one’s existence, one’s being before God, is not affected by death.” Emrys Tyler Resurrection First Some Sadducees, those who say there is no resurrection, came to him and asked him a question, “Teacher, Moses wrote for us that if...
