Watch out for the Umpires!
That’s the gist of what we talked about on Sunday as we explored Colossians 2:16-23. In both verses 16 and 18 we find the warnings, “do not let anyone judge you… and do not let anyone…disqualify you.” The congregation in Colossae had some people who had appointed themselves arbiters of Christian faith and practice.
What is God’s Will for me?
Does God have a particular course of action in mind for me or do I cooperate with God to create possibilities?
What is Trunk n’ Treat
This is the 'why' behind one of the biggest events we put on each year...
Pause… it’s a power move!
It’s that time of the year where the return from summer vacation leads to an onslaught of activity. School begins, along with sports, lessons, and host of other options to fill our time. As I begin to look at the variety of dates and add them to the calendar it can feel overwhelming. I need to pause and remind myself of a few things.
Home is where you’re not…
People often say “home is where the heart is.”
It’s also true that home is where you are not.
Feeling at Home
Sometimes a trip "home" can bring up some emotions that need to be sorted through, but if we do the work, lessons can be gleaned.
Hurts So Good…
Sometimes our growth requires some pain, good pain. Things that help us realize the changes we need to make or circumstances we need to accept …
Learning as we go.
The disciples asked Jesus to teach them to pray… and we can do the same.
A Prayerful Posture…
What experiences might cause a person to be uncomfortable by a sign that says “Free Prayer”?
Your Story…
You have a unique gift that can have a profound impact on those around you if wielded well…
Significance & Satisfaction…
Significance and satisfaction are affected by the regrets we carry, particularly when it comes to our relationships!
Opportunities Abound
Exploring the various opportunities to get engaged with our local congreation…
Service Provider or Spiritual Community?
Low attendance at an event can be a real downer. It causes me to ask questions that are sometimes productive and other times unproductive. Perhaps the program is failing? Maybe we should stop and/or try something else? Sometimes we might just need a shift in perspective.
What a Joke!
In Jesus death and resurrection, God played the biggest joke on the devil, who thought he'd defeated God.
While we may be quick to agree that we are created in God's image, we often don't think of God with a sense of humour.
