Grieving? Lonely? Depressed? 7 Bible Verses for Your Most Difficult Moments
Where do you turn in your most difficult moments? In our culture of instant gratification, many people respond to suffering by turning to distractions like social media, television, or spending money on food, experiences, or material items. These activities can keep our minds off our problems for a short while, but they can’t bring true healing or ultimate comfort. In…
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Helping Kids Experience God’s Peace in the Midst of Crisis
I’ll never forget coming down the stairs and seeing my 9-year-old son crying on the couch. For the next hour, I sat and listened as he shared his thoughts and emotions with me. “I feel like an arm or leg has been cut off,” he said. That was the best way he could describe his grief. The coronavirus had taken…
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Taking that First Step into the New Reality
When everything returns to 'normal' Earlier this week I sat down with a group of parishioners to discuss the logistics of how to return to corporate worship once the lockdown restrictions are eased. There we sat with our masks on, with no intention to engage in physical contact, e.g. shaking hands at the beginning and end of the meeting. No doubt…
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5 Ways the Church Can Prepare for the Future
As churches navigate the unknowns of this pandemic, we can look to Jesus with hope and direction in preparation for what’s to come. In Acts 4, the apostles faced persecution for their works, ministry, and teachings. Today, we are experiencing disruption on new levels, but the church has been given a divine invitation to an incredible kingdom opportunity. What was…
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Celebrating Pentecost: The Birthday of the Church
Waiting. It’s one of the toughest things to do. The apostles experienced this firsthand when Jesus told them to wait. Just before ascending to Heaven he gave them this instruction, “Do not leave Jerusalem, but wait for the gift I told you about, the gift my Father promised.” Acts 1:4 (GNT) So they waited. Fifty days after the Jewish Passover…
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There’s Really No Place Like Home!
To come of age—at least in our family—means earning the right to watch The Wizard of Oz. (Isn't a certain degree of maturity required for facing those evil monkeys?) The film adaptation of L. Frank Baum's novel is a classic story about the search for home. Dorothy and her dog Toto follow the yellow brick road to the Emerald City where…
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4 Prayers to Battle Financial Worries
You remember the days when money wasn’t a problem. Okay, well, less of a problem. Back then, you could eat out a few times a week without thinking of it. You easily saved up for that new dress or shirt you always wanted. You consistently managed to pay the credit card down to zero each and every month. Now, you…
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