Just like summer shifts into fall, we transition into different seasons of our lives. But, have you ever thought about what season you are in? We recently took a family trip to the mountains. We saw the most beautiful colors of the leaves. We played board games, roasted marshmallows and took walks. We sat, talked, and reconnected as a family. Our ages ranged from 11 to 84 years of age. Although we were having loads of fun, there was […]
God’s faithfulness
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“It was a dark and stormy night…” Don’t all good stories start out with some type of hook to keep you reading. But in real life, those storms can flip us upside down, often leaving us feeling abandoned and alone. When life gets hard, one of my go-to verses is James 4:8, which reads, “draw near to God and God will draw near to you.” It does not, however, say, if you do this, this and this, then God […]
With it being the week of July 4th, let’s talk about freedom for a moment. It is a word I take for granted because I have grown up with all kinds of freedoms. But today, let’s look at true freedom and where to find it. We always hear a lot of talk about freedom around the Fourth of July. Just yesterday, I received a group text from a minister which read; “Do not use your freedom as an opportunity for the flesh. […]
Do you remember the Bible story of the fishes and loaves? I have been thinking about this passage a lot lately. Today, let’s see what it is like when Jesus turns ministry into miracles. I have been helping my sister plan and prepare for a fundraising event for an international mission called Angaza Nuru, As the day drew nearer, I sensed God was going to multiply our efforts. No more than I had the thought, I remembered […]
As I recited the words, “free me for joyful obedience,” from United Methodist communion liturgy, it was like hearing them for the very first time. “Free me for joyful obedience.” I have recited these same words more times than I can count. Free me. Me. For obedience. Not just for any obedience, joyful obedience. What does that even mean? How can obedience be joyful? How can obedience be joyful? I have been on a path, a […]