Text: selected verses from John 13 Never before in my life have I thought so much about washing my hands… how about you? I mean, I washed my hands before… and I hope you did, too… But never before did I see it as such a holy and important act. A life saving act. In…
The Stones Would Shout
Text: Luke 19:29-40 If the disciples were silent, the stones would shout. I’ve been thinking a lot about how no matter what happens in this world… no matter the destruction or devastation…no matter the obstacles or despair… there is nothing that can stop God from being praised. About three weeks ago, tornadoes filled the skies…
How Will We Care for One Another?
Text: Acts 4:32-35, 6:1-7 We aren’t quite to Easter yet, but I thought it might be a good idea to take a sneak peek into the future. The life of the early church, told by Luke in the book of Acts, has an awful lot of parallels with our experience right now! Everything was changing.…
You Have Everything You Need
Text: Mark 6:34-44 This week, all of our lives changed. I’m not just talking about this congregation…. Or people of faith… but everyone… everywhere. Our lives were turned upside down. We have had to stop. Stay home. Make adjustments. For some, these are minor inconveniences. For others, the impact of the coronavirus threatens their physical…
Deeper Water
Text: Matthew 18:18-20, Luke 5:1-10 I’ll often come across a quote or a few paragraphs in a devotional that I’ll save for later, thinking – Ahh! This will make a good sermon illustration! Today, as we think a little bit about diving into deeper water in our prayer lives, I remembered a story told by…
Getting Off the Mountain
Text: Exodus 24:12-18, Matthew 17:1-9 There are a number of places in scripture where the divine is revealed in those thin places where heaven and earth meet. I think about Elijah hiding on the side of the mountain. Or when Moses heads up the mountain and receives the word of God for the people. Or…
Comfortable In Our Skin
My gym regularly has challenges that help us to stay motivated and accountable with one another and our goals. For almost three years, Elite Edge has pushed me and shaped me and it is an important part of my week and how I care for myself. But I have to admit that I have this…
The art of cuddling
I remember as a little girl when my mom would sit leaning on her side on the sofa and I could curl up in the cozy little spot that her legs made. It felt like it was a spot just for me. A place of safety and warmth and love. As an adult, my spouse…