The session of Heartland Church at our January retreat has approved sending to the Presbytery of Des Moines two overtures for the General Assembly. For those of you who are … Continue reading Ravin Rev, 02/01/20
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6 With what should I approach the Lord and bow down before God on high? Should I come before him with entirely burned offerings, with year-old calves? 7 Will the … Continue reading Ravin Rev, 01/01/20
Within addiction recovery circles the definition of insanity is doing the same thing over and over again and expecting a different result. In many ways this is the very definition … Continue reading We are the Thoughts and Prayers
Our call is to connect to God, to connect to each other, and to connect to the “Other." --Heartland Presbyterian Church Mission Statement “What if depression is, in fact, a … Continue reading Ravin Rev, 02/16/19
“Because of the dog's joyfulness, our own is increased. It is no small gift. It is not the least reason why we should honor as love the dog of our … Continue reading Ravin Rev, 02/01/2019
“But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control.” - Galatians 5:22 I always love the New Year. There is a sense … Continue reading Ravin Rev, 01/04/2019
Rejoice always, pray without ceasing, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you. 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 In the midst of the … Continue reading Ravin Rev, 11/15/2018
Monday night I attended a prayer vigil for the victims of the shooting at the Tree of Life Synagogue at a local synagogue here in Des Moines. I know our … Continue reading Ravin Rev, 10/31/2018
“When a foreigner resides among you in your land, do not mistreat them. The foreigner residing among you must be treated as your native-born. Love them as yourself, for you … Continue reading Ravin Rev, 10/12/2018
“Injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere. We are caught in an inescapable network of mutuality, tied in a single garment of destiny. Whatever affects one directly, affects all … Continue reading Ravin Rev, 09/28/2018