Harry J. Heintz loves sailing. And reading and writing. And his wife and family. And God. And baseball. And life. He has been writing for years, for sermons, teachings, and observations about life and faith. Friends and family have urged him to start a blog. With their help and encouragement, here goes.
Recent Posts
The Awe-filled Journey
[This message was delivered at Perinton Presbyterian Church on January 1, 2023, which was my final Sunday serving there as their parish associate. The message is based on Matthew 2:1-12, which should be read in as many Bible versions as you have, or can find on the internet. It can also be watched on the … Continue reading The Awe-filled Journey
A Light is Shining in the Darkness
[This message was delivered at Perinton Presbyterian on 12/4/22, the second Sunday of Advent, based on Isaiah 9:2-7 and Galatians 4:4-7. It can be viewed on the Perinton facebook page.] “Hello darkness, my old friend/ I’ve come to talk with you again.” (Paul Simon, “The Sound of Silence”) That haunting opening line in the song … Continue reading A Light is Shining in the Darkness
Gordon Fee, Mentor and Friend 1934-2022
May the mind of Christ my Savior, live in me from day to day, By his love and power controlling all I do and say. –Kate B. Wilkinson It was in my middle teen years that a young couple with four little stair-step children happened into the life of Western Avenue Assembly of God in … Continue reading Gordon Fee, Mentor and Friend 1934-2022
Friends in Low Places
[This message was given at Perinton Presbyterian Church on 10/23/22, based on Luke 18:9-14. It can also be viewed on the Perinton YouTube page.] You probably didn’t notice this last Sunday. The sanctuary was pretty full for our 40th anniversary service. I noticed because for the first five minutes or so of the service I … Continue reading Friends in Low Places
Sailing toward Wisdom 