by rofum | Feb 8, 2017 | God
So how do we love God? Most of religious people tend to think that we love God by attending church services. For some reason, we thought that made God happy. I’m not sure why. That idea probably has more to do with clergy job security! Jesus never talked about...
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by rofum | Jan 26, 2017 | God
The fog hung heavy over all of southeastern Michigan for days. Yesterday was the kind of day that looked and even felt gray. But the air was not arctic like it had been the week before and my three year old was begging me to go outside and play. It was literally the...
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by rofum | Jan 18, 2017 | God
Psalm 1 : 1 -3 1 Blessed is the one who does not walk in step with the wicked or stand in the way that sinners take or sit in the company of mockers, 2 but whose delight is in the law of the Lord, and who meditates on his law day and night. 3 That...
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by rofum | Jan 10, 2017 | God
Last week I wrote about claiming my mantra for 2017 – Walk Humbly with My God. The image of walking through the year has really caught my attention. For those that know me, I tend to move fast. I bring a lot of energy to the scene. I like to...
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by rofum | Jan 4, 2017 | Church, Christianity, God
4 Hear, O Israel: The Lord our God, the Lord is one. 5 Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your strength Deuteronomy 6:4 -5 It is called the Shema. It is the ancient prayer of Judaism and it is the prayer our spiritual...
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by rofum | Jul 25, 2016 | Blog / Voices
Rev. Jeff Nelson’s Audio Sermons Rev. Jeff Nelson’s Audio sermons are listed above starting on July 3rd 2016 11:00 am Sunday Service. Just click on the image and listen here or when you want to share the message with others.
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by rofum | May 19, 2016 | Uncategorized
Belonging to God through faith in Jesus Christ is a celebration. It’s a celebration of life and redemption and real community. Here’s what we mean: Life. We believe that God created all the universe out of a singular purpose. God’s nature is to be in relationship...
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by rofum | Mar 20, 2016 | Uncategorized
As long as Royal Oak has existed Royal Oak First United Methodist has been a vital part of it. Royal Oak First was founded in 1838, shortly after Michigan became a state. In those days the Methodist church in Royal Oak was served by a circuit-riding pastor who split...
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