Be Free

When we were young, we thought being free meant we could do whatever we wanted, whenever we wanted to do it. For many, it wouldn’t matter if that freedom endangered themselves or someone else. In Galatians, we see a different type of freedom. Freedom not to do our will, to do whatever we want, butContinue reading “Be Free”

Love in Action

“Prayer in action is love, love in action is service.” — Mother Teresa Aren’t we commanded to love our neighbors? To love God and to love others? I love Mother Teresa’s challenge to us. Yes, pray for others. But put those prayers into action. Love others. Serve others. If someone is hungry, pray for them.Continue reading “Love in Action”

Christmas Gifts

Christmas Gifts Christmas is over.  The presents are open and the wrapping paper thrown away.  At our house the “biggest” gift was our new grandson, Simeon, then just six weeks old.  Everyone wanted to hold him, to touch his oh-so-soft skin. We exclaimed over a smile, and the trusting eyes looking at everything, taking itContinue reading “Christmas Gifts”

TICK, TICK, TICK

Billy Graham What a great question. What are you doing to prepare for your last day on earth? What kind of legacy will you leave behind? I don’t know about you, but this sure makes me think! “All people are like grass, and all their glory is like the flowers of the field; the grassContinue reading “TICK, TICK, TICK”

Food for Thought

Oswald Chambers Are we glorifying God to impress others? Or to feel better about ourselves? Or are we truly glorifying God, not to lift ourselves, but no acknowledge How amazing our God truly is? What does scripture tell us about this? I’m sure you can find other appropriate scripture, but here is one to contemplate:Continue reading “Food for Thought”

Gentleness and Respect

Have a wonderful Monday, my friends, and remember to treat others with gentleness and respect. It’s easy to read a scripture and nod our heads and agree with it, right? With all the arguments and disagreeing happening, I’m thinking perhaps we all need to work on treating others with gentleness and respect. It’s a totallyContinue reading “Gentleness and Respect”

Sermon Snippet

“If you want peace, it starts with prayer and petition.” Dave Mitchell “Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your mind in Christ Jesus.” Philippians 4: 6-7Continue reading “Sermon Snippet”

My Strength

Billy Graham Psalm 28:7 “The Lord is my strength and my shield; my heart trusts in him, and helps me. My heart leaps for joy, and with my song I praise him.” How wonderful to know that our God gives us the strength we need to accomplish his will. Definitely a reason to leap forContinue reading “My Strength”

Happy December

December–a time of decorating, cooking, baking, shopping, and wrapping. May this December be a time of reflection, joy, love, and spiritual growth. Anticipate the birth of the Savior of the world. Rejoice in the love He has shown for all of us. Share that love with others. This December, may we be more intentional aboutContinue reading “Happy December”