In our Scripture reading today (1 Kings 3:4-15), we find Solomon receiving a test of sorts from God as he is offered the sky, the moon and the stars, and asks instead for a "wise and discerning heart."
In her sermon, Pastor Cara Scriven considers this story, and the trevails of some lottery winners, as she challenges us to imagine how we might (and should) respond both personally, and as a church, upon receiving such an offer.
Take a Step Up: Holy WisdomIn our Scripture reading today (1 Kings 3:4-15), we find Solomon receiving a test of sorts from God as he is offered the sky, the moon and the stars, and asks instead for a "wise and discerning heart." In her sermon, Pastor Cara Scriven considers this story, and the trevails of some lottery winners, as she challenges us to imagine how we might (and should) respond both personally, and as a church, upon receiving such an offer.
Posted by Puyallup United Methodist Church on Sunday, October 28, 2018