The Second Candle of Advent is Peace
I have a confession. I don’t have a lot of peace during this season. There is just so much to do and so much pressure to get it done in such a short amount of time. Hope I can do … Continued
The First Candle of Advent is Hope
Not, love or joy or peace. Hope. The first candle of Advent is hope and this could not be a more appropriate way to start a season of anticipation. Maybe because I’ve seen Catching Fire twice or because It’s a … Continued
Vacation Bible School – Athens
Vacation Bible School season at First Christian has come and gone. This year the theme was Athens and learning about Paul’s travels and dangerous adventures while spreading the gospel.
The Helpers and The Lunatics
“When I was a boy and I would see scary things in the news, my mother would say to me, “Look for the helpers. You will always find people who are helping.” To this day, especially in times of “disaster,” … Continued
Celebrate Earth Day By Caring for God’s Creation
(photo source: The Chronicles of Narnia FB fan page) Happy Earth Day! It occurred to me, as a person of faith, that Earth Day should be rally day for all people of faith.
Blessed are the Peacemakers
Something has been on my heart since December. For the past 4 months I’ve been having an internal struggle and dialog with myself about this. I have debated whether or not to share my feelings and have waited this long … Continued
Happy Easter
I hope everyone out there in blogland had a beautiful Easter. I love Easter because after 40 days of denying ourselves this, that or the other we wake up refreshed and ready for new life. New life after death. Death … Continued
Be Still, My Soul
Be Still, My Soul Katharina von Schlegel (1752) Be still, my soul: for God is on your side; bear patiently the cross of grief or pain. Trust in your God, your savior and your guide, who through all changes faithful … Continued
Letting Go – A Lent Devotional
I have a confession to make. My attempt to keep up with the daily laundry for Lent has been abysmal. By the third day I was already so far gone I figured that there was no way I could make … Continued
Lent and laundry
It’s that time of year again…Lent. Once again I struggled with what to give up or add. I find it difficult to find things to “cut out” of my daily life. I can’t really think of a vice or something … Continued
