If you are able to go for a walk (or hike!), and I hope you are, I invite you to do that today. It’s important for us to find joy in nature and the abundance of sight, sound and smell that God has gifted us. I love this quote from John Muir: For local, easy […]
Empty Vessel – Martin Luther Look, Lord,on an empty vessel that needs to be filled.In faith I am weak – strengthen me.In love I am cold – warm me and make me passionateso that my love may go out to my neighbor.I doubt and am unable to trust you completely.Lord, strengthen my faith and trust in […]
Lauren Daigle is well-known for her stunning voice and earth-rocking lyrics. This song, “Still Rolling Stones” is no different. Here, she is talking about Jesus, rolling back the stone after his death. But, does Jesus still roll stones in your life? Have you ever looked back on a situation, a move, a job change…and thought […]
After the first time reflect on what is actually happening in the story. Why are the people doing what they are doing. After the second time reflect on what the story might mean for you, today. Does it have any meaning for you personally. Finally offer up a prayer to God, in your own words, […]
Today we are learning about the United Methodist Committee on Relief. UMCOR, is a thriving organization created out of need. The United Methodist Committee on Relief (UMCOR) is the humanitarian relief and development arm of The United Methodist Church (UMC), a non-profit 501(c)3 organization operated under the auspices of the General Board of Global Ministries. […]
Are you ready to draw? Extra points if you paint, color or sculpt. So many times we verbalize (internally or externally) how we are thankful, but how many times do you make it a visual version? Today, I challenge you to grab a pencil or anything else and create something that demonstrates something in your […]
The message of the song, “Cornerstone” is simple. Christ at the Cornerstone. Reuben Morgan explains that “When the earth shakes, we look to our feet and wonder what it is that we are standing on? When darkness seems to hide His face; In every high and stormy gale; Through the storm; My anchor holds”. It […]
After the first time reflect on what is actually happening in the story. Why are the people doing what they are doing. After the second time reflect on what the story might mean for you, today. Does it have any meaning for you personally. Finally offer up a prayer to God, in your own words, […]
I’ll admit it…I’m busy. Busy with kids, busy with softball games and dinner, and groceries, and….it seems like it never ends. Sometimes I fall into bed at 9 pm completely exhausted, knowing that I have to do it all again tomorrow. So, in our busy lives, how do we have time to make room for […]