What I Love About Advent

I was a grinch in my former life.  I had trouble getting into the Christmas spirit.  I think it was mostly because I had such unrealistic expectations of it all.  This year I have been focusing on the Infinite Hope as I preach during the advent season.  What a great theme!  This came from a …

The Importance of Praise – Overflowing Series

Today I was with one of our Bible study groups and we got onto the topic of praise. Specifically, the importance of praising God. I love this topic because praise has changed my heart. I remember a time in my life when I was discouraged. Life was a challenge for the people around me and …

Let’s be real…Life isn’t Always Rainbows and Unicorns…Last Sunday

I love World Communion Sunday. Celebrated this Sunday (October 7th), it calls Christians to focus on what unites us – the Eucharist. Christians throughout the world, regardless of their denomination, theology, politics, language, location, gender, and economic status, will gather for the meal that remembers Jesus. The Eucharist (Holy Communion) is the meal where Jesus …

Let’s Get Real….Speaking the Truth in Love

There are times in our life when we have to get honest with ourselves. Those moments of honesty may come when we sit before a pile of bills or when our marriage hits a rough spot. For some of us, this is a moment ripe with possibilities for a fresh start, but usually before we …

Let’s Get Real – Rainbows and Unicorns Week 2 “Good Enough”

I recently listened to a podcast where the speaker shared about her struggle to feel “good enough.” She reflected on how not feeling good enough wasn’t related to her not being good enough at her job or in her hobbies, but a general sense that as a person, she just didn’t measure up. I could …