Stop scrolling! I know, I know, just another cliche “bloom where you are planted” post. I get it. We as Christians throw these little sayings around and soon they become an euphemism people say to you in tough times. But I would like to reclaim this saying. These pictures are from my neighbor’s gravel “driveway” …
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There are some amazing sermon illustrations in these two pics. Here are some of my take aways. 1) Just because someone’s life looks like a mess it may be circumstances they can’t control. I couldn’t control the weather that decided to rain every single free day I had. So my weeds grew and the lawn …
Stop underestimating your power of one. God has given you what you need to be a light for Him. It only takes one to show the love of God. It only takes one smile to make someone’s day better. It only takes one phone call to check on a friend. It only takes one conversation …
Children are so good at bringing clarity to sometimes ambiguous ideas. As our Sundays together come to an end even the littlest kids have sensed the finality of it. So they ask to sit with each other during worship and spontaneous acts of love happen. What a beautiful picture of being intentional! Yet why does …
How we live our Christian life matters. It matters not just for the here and now but for the years to come. When we choose the hard road to follow Christ we choose to bless generations instead of curse them. We erect memorial stones for others to see, to remember God’s work, God’s goodness, and …
I am not sure where the excuse came from. You know the excuse of not being hospitable, not hosting, not inviting others to join you in life because it isn't a "gifting". The excuse of "Oh well, this spiritual gift test said I am not gifted in hospitality so I am off the hook." WRONG! …
I finish these month’s theme of priorities instead of balance by showing you what a balanced life looks like. It involves a hairbrush and Jenga. Come on in, join me in my sunroom and let’s have a chat. https://youtu.be/kY1IRYbfqqg
The holiday stress has begun. But it doesn’t have to be that way. You can change with a focus on God and not the circumstances. https://youtu.be/HkyOJuOCxkE
Perhaps no grace is less prayed for, or less cultivated than gentleness. Rev. George W. BethuneTweet Gentleness in our society is frowned upon and seen as weakness. We tend to automatically label some one with gentleness as a doormat or pushover. Yet, when we are at the receiving end of gentleness we appreciate and are …
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