As we continue reflecting on the fishes and loaves, it is important to relate this message to our own lives, gifts, and ministries. Embracing God as our Provider, does not always come easy. But, when we look back at our experiences, we begin to see how faithful God really is. Stay with me, because today, we are going to be taking a deep dive into this miracle. Last week, we saw Jesus turn ministry into miracles. This week, we […]
Living a Life of Love
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Thanking God in all things is so much easier in hindsight. But when faced with a real life crisis, I quickly forget all about gratitude in the moment. Today, we are going to find ways to thank God in the midst of any situation. Last week, my son turned 18. In the retelling of his birth story, I remembered the power of thankfulness. If you missed it, you can click here to catch up. In that blog, I […]
Sometimes it is hard, but scripture tells us that we should thank God in all things. Today, I want to share one of my favorite stories which helped me begin to understand why. 1 Thessalonians 5:18 from TLB says, “No matter what happens, always be thankful, for this is God’s will for you who belong to Christ Jesus.” It is hard to be thankful when things don’t work out the way we think they should. But God’s Word clearly […]
Who does God say you are? Have you ever thought about it? Sometimes the world and those around us will tell us who we are. But, it is important to remember who God says we are. Today, we are going to remember. A few years back, before the pandemic, I found myself sitting in a church service, without my family, listening to the message. Just me and the rest of the congregation. It probably was not two […]
I often have a hard time letting go of summer. But as I watch the red and orange leaves gently wisp through the air, only to rest on the gentle roll of the lake, I am reminded of the beauty of fall. The older I get, the more inclined I am to embrace all the seasons. As we move from summer to fall, I am learning to trust the transition. Much like the seasons of our lives, opening up to it and even being […]
Do you ever think about your relationship with God? I never really thought of it as a vertical relationship but that is exactly what it is. Up and down, much like the seasons of our lives or the flow of a river. There may be times when you feel really plugged in to God and Spirit. And other times, you might feel disconnected. However, if you have ever had an encounter with God, you know, that’s when everything changes. These “God-moments” let us know, there […]
