Tag: church
Embrace anyone & everyone
I sat in the front of the church, alone in my pew. (Yes, we still have those) My husband with the voice was on the stage singing his soul out to God as part of the worship team. …
All Things New
There are two places in scripture that I cling to at this time of year. One is Isaiah 43:19, the other is Revelation 21:5 I love the two, they say the exact same thing. One from the Old …
Christ Alone, Cornerstone
Isn’t this a breath of fresh air? It should be because we know he is coming for us. This is my everything, all I need somedays. It’s a good thing too because sometimes it’s all I have both …
Left at Home
Are you familiar with the term “church widow?” For those of you who know exactly what I am talking about, I am not sure if I should apologize or applaud. Allow me to explain to those who may …
I’ll Take the Folding Chair
We find ourselves in a peculiar position. John and I have realized how many things are different in our lives- the middle part we are going to call it, because who really wants to know, right? We are …
A Stressless Best Yes
As we enter a new year we get to decide about our commitments. Then you see her coming- the person who schedules everything at church, work or school. No matter what you do, she eventually corners you for …
Tithing as Worship : Its Purpose Revealed
The purpose of tithing has always been the same. In scripture, old and new testament refer to tithing as worship. The purpose is to remember and pay respect to God for all the things we have received. The …
The Dirt of Distraction
There are certain things which distract me on Sunday morning. People, of course, are always going to distract me. Sometimes it’s the earrings of the woman in front of me. Sometimes it’s somebody’s tag sticking out of their …
Only the Hardlines of Jesus Count
Recently We have seen people draw hard lines where hard lines don’t belong. Scrolling on our computer screens, we’ve witnessed many changes in popular Christian culture. We have watched evangelists, authors and mentors change their views on worldly …
