Monthly Archives: March 2016

Grace and peace to you from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.  These, or similar words, are Paul’s greetings in his letters to the various churches of Asia minor where he served. Peace is a gift of the … Continue reading →

Today is Palm Sunday.  It’s the first day of Holy Week, and Christians all over the world are celebrating with Palm branches and shouts of “Hosanna!”  You know the story; Jesus rides into Jerusalem on a donkey to celebrate Passover.  … Continue reading →

“May we continually be recipients of God’s mercy and blessings in order that we may demonstrate His order and purpose throughout the earth and His redemptive power to the creatures of this world.  And may it ultimately resolve in all … Continue reading →

At the beginning of this Lenten Season I wrote about taking time to renew your relationship with God.  I suggested making time to be with God in prayer, in God’s Word, and in whatever spiritual practices are helpful to your … Continue reading →

I’ll probably receive hate mail from all true-born of the Emerald Isle, but St. Patrick wasn’t Irish. He was a Britain, probably of Roman descent. At the age of 16, he was captured by pirates and enslaved in Ireland for … Continue reading →

When I get busy and am bustling about I can easily lose focus on what is truly important. I need to take a deap breath and remember that it is God that can calm the storm. This past weekend Gwenn … Continue reading →

I had a great day Saturday working with other volunteers to spruce up the church property. It was a wonderful Lenten Discipline and a great fellowship opportunity. I admit, I didn’t learn everything I need to know but I did … Continue reading →

“Grace, Grace, God’s Grace.  Grace that is greater than all my sin.”  These words are from an anthem our JOY choir is rehearsing for a future worship service.  It’s a medley from a cantata, “Amazing Grace.” In order to get … Continue reading →

When Mike and I adopted two of our children (at ages 7 and 13) through the foster care system, we were warned that children who’ve been in the foster care system for a while come with “special needs.”  They often … Continue reading →

Dear Lord: Your word has a way of pulling us up short..  We discover how vulnerable we are when we measure our sinful nature against the truth of your word.  Temper is defined as a “state of mind”, and often … Continue reading →