Staff Blog
The Junior’s Story
Square Pegs, Round Holes Outside, the party life A life of frivolity, But inside, the empty life Declining in quality. “I have it all! What more Can I desire?” But convincing grew weaker; Surely no fortifier. The Master met me That cold January night At a forest pond, the stars And a…
Say no to Idolatry
“Graven images” grow out of an idolatrous heart Israel created this image because they were scared. They didn’t trust God … They weren’t satisfied with Him, and felt like they needed something besides Him (or in addition) to, to protect them. Now, granted, they made an image that reflected God, but the whole thing was…
BELOVED
May 18, 2023 You must not despair When toward Me you don’t care. Are you still that surprised When your heart turns aside? You are prized; not chastised; Come to Me, My bride!! You matter to me More than failure, you’ll see! No matter your setbacks Sit down and relax. I still yearn to see…
Words of Life
I was thinking today, about some of my favorite promises from God’s Word. Top 5 that struck me today: Philippians 4:6–7 (NIV) 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…
Easter Confusion
Last Easter we were heading to the park with the kids. Charlotte and Luke sped ahead on their scooters. Jessica chased after them to make sure they were safe and I was escorting Owen as he was “riding” his scooter. He hadn’t quite got the hang of steering and pumping his foot at the same…
VBS is coming up soon!
Mark your calendars! June 12th-16th! We are going to have a galaxy worth of fun for all preschool and elementary age students!
Mansions of the Lord; Home, at Last!
Do you see the faces of people you loved, In the flower blooms of His gardens, above? Clatter over the stone bridge; folks all want to see you! Enter through the narrow gate, this last time through. In the library, reading back through the old book Obedience was worth it, on every page you…
DRIVING AWAY FROM HAPPINESS TO DISCOVER JOY
Two friends and I had skied the Rocky Mountains. It was time to head back to the Texas’ flat plains. As we drove east away from the mountains Longing and grief co-mingled into joy. I sat in the backseat, alone, mesmerized. Watching the mountain slowly fade in size. There was the sad…
Words of life…
Words are some of our most powerful tools…for good and for evil. Scripture says so much about our speech. “Death and life are in the power of the tongue…” [Prov 18:21] ” If anyone things he is religious and does not bridle his tongue but deceives his heart, this person’s religion is worthless.” [James 1:26]…