For any who haven't heard, we are looking for a Pastor of Music, plus another area of ministry or two. Read more about that here. As of the writing of this post, the search team is yet to have our first meeting. This past Sunday we handed out postcards to remind everyone to pray. But … Continue reading How to Pray for Our Pastor of Music +
Being thankful is not optional for us. Ephesians 5:20 says, "giving thanks always and for everything to God the Father in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ." We might default to 1 Thessalonians 5:18 which says "give thanks in all circumstances . . ." That one might seem easier than the instruction in Ephesians 5 … Continue reading Being Thankful Isn’t Optional
Lynsey was very clear with me that she wanted to utilize our passports before they expire. By God's grace and the kindness of some friends, we were able to do that by going to Cancun, Mexico this past week. It was a celebration of our anniversary, albeit belated. May 24 makes 16 years for us, … Continue reading Adventures in Cancun
For me, the New Year is a time to evaluate my life. And like many others, the physical part of my life is important. The following story brought it to my attention. Meredith has been noticing the belly of a pregnant woman lately. She wants to touch her belly and talks about the baby about … Continue reading Resolutions and Habits
Near the end of a very dark time in my life, the Lord used a sermon from a friend based out of Hebrews 11:6-7. It reads, And without faith it is impossible to please him, for whoever would draw near to God must believe that he exists and that he rewards those who seek him. … Continue reading The Lord Honors Faith
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