On a Thursday at sundown, thousands of years ago, Jesus reclined with his disciples to share a final meal; we remember it as The Last Supper. Rich in meaning and detail, it signified the coming of a New Covenant. And He took bread, gave thanks, broke it, gave it to them, and said, “This is My… [Read More]
Resolutions Versus Reasonable Goals
January 9, 2018
Congratulations! You did it. The admirable goals you set in 2017 have all been met. You lost the weight, improved your finances, built relationships, finished a project, and embarked on a long standing dream. You are part of the 8% who made New Year’s resolutions and kept them all. I however, fall into the 92%… [Read More]
THE BREAD OF LIFE
June 12, 2017
Imagine Christ, his arms outstretched, welcoming all who would come. That’s what I see when I look at the entrance of our new food pantry location. The double doors open out from the center reaching into the community. We have moved to our church building from a property located miles away. A special Spirit resides within this place…. [Read More]
How To Accomplish Your Goals in the New Year
January 20, 2017
The New Year is well underway. Ideas are stirring for growth and opportunity because a new year represents new hope. Will your plans come to pass or fizzle out as the weeks go by? Whether it’s better health, more time with the Lord, developing an idea, or rekindling an old friendship… it requires motivation. Motivation is… [Read More]
JUST PRAY – NOT WORRY
October 4, 2016
Rejoice always, pray continually, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus. 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 (NIV) Sometimes it’s hard to just pray. Dad died a few months ago. My struggling heart senses the void as I (and hubby) are left to navigate church and life issues apart from… [Read More]
THE FOUR “I WILLS”
March 24, 2016
On a Thursday at sundown, thousands of years ago, Jesus reclined with his disciples to share a final meal; we remember it as The Last Supper. Rich in meaning and detail, it signified the coming of a New Covenant. And He took bread, gave thanks, broke it, gave it to them, and said, “This is… [Read More]
Don’t Shrink Back
February 1, 2016
And if he shrinks back I will not be pleased with him. Hebrews 10:38 NIV NOT pleased with me! What a contrast to, You are my Son, whom I love; with you I am well pleased(Luke 3:22). Pleasing God is my greatest desire, but I know I fall short—hindered by imperfect vision. In Hebrews, we… [Read More]
Have a Mary Christmas
December 22, 2015
Whispers of the season stir some curious thoughts. Chatter ranges from hectic schedules, to parties, shopping, and finally exhaustion. It’s joy mixed with the nuisance of doing. Holidays are a busy time, but what month of the year is not? We are a fast paced society, our tasks are not limited to seasonal celebrations. Festivities… [Read More]
A Privilege to Help
April 2, 2015
Humanitarian causes are important to most people. When we hear about hunger, slavery, distress, homelessness, it tugs at our heart strings. Hearing is a gift, but seeing is a game changer. It’s easy to take our comfortable lives for granted and turn a blind eye to the suffering around us. Human Trafficking is an evil… [Read More]
Hunger Is No Game
March 12, 2015
Then Jesus declared, “I am the bread of life. Whoever comes to me will never go hungry, and whoever believes in me will never be thirsty. John 6:35 Eight hundred and forty million people worldwide don’t have enough food to satisfy basic nutritional needs. One out of every six Americans face hunger. Food insecurity is a problem… [Read More]
