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True inspirational stories to warm your heart and kindle the spirit
Decisions
Decisions, decisions, decisions! Does it sometimes feel to you like you are constantly making decisions? You probably are! From the time we wake up in the morning, until we go to bed at night, our lives are filled with decisions. Daily, we have to decide what to wear, what to eat, and what to do.
And God Said Let There Be Light!
As the days grow longer, our hearts grow warmer. Light has an amazing effect on us. It changes us physiologically and emotionally. That’s why we put windows in our homes and sit outside when we can. A walk in the sunshine can change our entire attitude and our entire day.
Easter
Easter is my most favorite holiday of the year. It’s not because I get to eat a big ham dinner with my family, or even have chocolate again after Lent. It’s not because of bunnies or colored eggs. And it isn’t because I have an excuse to buy a new spring outfit. Those are all good things, but not the reason I love Easter.
From The Pastor's Desk - March 2016
What happens on the first Sunday after the first full moon occurring on or after the vernal equinox?
Well Easter of course. You all knew that, right? Confused?
Growing In Grace & Knowledge
How do we grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ – by spending time with Him in His Word.
The Season Of Lent
“He was hungry.” That’s an understatement if I ever read one! I can hardly go 4 hours without eating or drinking something, much less 40 days. But Jesus knew the power of fasting. It isn’t about giving up food in order to lose weight. It isn’t to show our strength in the face of temptation. Fasting is about emptying ourselves so that we can better be filled with God.
From The Pastor's Desk - February 2016
Winter finally arrived. It was great while it lasted to have nice temperatures and no snow. But we knew winter would come. Some people were ready. Shovels, salt, warm clothes. Others just pretended it wasn’t coming. There were other things to do. Especially with the holy days upon us.
I am Called, You are Called
Week after week I eagerly prepared for my Disciple I class. I read the assigned scriptures, took copious notes and participated in the group discussion. I kept asking myself where all this was going. What was the purpose of all this work?