Many of us are “coming out of quarantine” – slowly moving forward after feeling like we have been on hold for a while. We feel like we are regaining our freedom. I am happy to be moving forward, but I hope no matter how this situation plays out that we learn/remember a few things. 1. [...]
Hello, friends. How has your week been? I think some places feel a little more normal, some are still facing various limitations. Based on the advice of a friend, I am trying to get back to normal as much as I can. Restrictions are being lifted and let’s face it – I still need groceries [...]
I don’t know about you, but this has been another tough week living through the effects of this new virus. Working from home hasn’t gone as well as I had hoped. I’m an introvert – this should be my dream. There are some fun pieces of working from home, but spending the entire week at [...]
Last Saturday afternoon, I was privileged to be a part of a “drive by encouragement” activity. Some members of my church family made signs and decorated their cars. We then drove around town to “visit” several member’s homes. The caravan of vehicles honked their horns and shouted hellos as we drove by. While we did [...]
Right now, it can feel like everything in life is about COVID-19. It is a major part of what is happening in the world. However, I hope we don’t get sidetracked as we deal with the affects of this virus in our lives. No matter how this has changed your life, God is still the [...]
As we get ready for an unusual Easter of watching church from home, we need to remember the love of Christ. Jesus died a horrible death on the cross to save us from our sin. Our sin – not His wrong, not His mistake, not His issues – ours. When we place our trust in [...]
The past several weeks have brought out the best and worst in people. While there are a lot of tough things going on, the worst thing we could do is despair and forget God’s goodness. As we come to Easter (starting with Palm Sunday tomorrow), we need to dwell on the truth of Who God [...]
As I tried to figure out what to write for today – another day in the life of COVID-19 changing our lives – I went back to verses I have put on pictures and found this one. We need to seek wisdom to navigate the changes this virus has brought. We should pray for wisdom [...]
Lord, make me an instrument of your peace,Where there is hatred, let me sow love;Where there is injury, pardon;Where there is doubt, faith;Where there is despair, hope;Where there is darkness, light;Where there is sadness, joy; O Divine Master,Grant that I may not so much seekTo be consoled as to console;To be understood as to understand;To [...]
When the cares of my heart are many, your consolations cheer my soul. Psalm 94:19 ESV Let’s face it – this week was rough. The media often sensationalizes the truth – no matter how big or small it is. COVID-19 is the news story for right now. As usual there are numerous opinions – and few [...]
