If you'd like to watch/listen to this week's worship service you can do so here. If you want to fast forward to the message it begins around 7:01. Or you can just read it below. https://youtu.be/-VB1ZCCzCtc This week we begin a new series, “We Live, We Love.” We will be going through some of the... Continue Reading →
Here’s a little midweek devotional for you…
“O Lord, you have searched me and know me. You know when I sit down and when I rise up; you discern my thoughts from far away. You search out my path and my lying down, and are acquainted with all my ways.” - Psalm 139 This is the last in our “Bless to Me” series. ... Continue Reading →
Bless to Me – God Is In:Celebrating Presence
Happy Sunday, Friends! Here is this morning worship service. I started it just at the scripture reading before the message. If you'd rather just read it, I'll share the transcript below. https://youtu.be/fVTmNNb7e2Y?t=484 Bless to Me Week 7 God Is In: Celebrating Presence We started this journey of blessings 7 weeks ago. I hope it has... Continue Reading →
Here’s a midweek devotional for you
“We are afflicted in every way, but not crushed; perplexed, but not driven to despair; persecuted, but not forsaken; struck down, but not destroyed; always carrying in the body the death of Jesus, so that the life of Jesus may also be made visible in our bodies.”— 2 Corinthians 4:8-10 “In you, O Lord, I see... Continue Reading →
A Brick wall…
I'm still feeling a bit discouraged today. I often feel like I'm preaching/teaching to a brick wall. It's very disheartening to see how very little difference I am making... I talk about systemic racism, white privilege, hate only to get on Facebook and see that those seeds haven't even kind of begun to take root...... Continue Reading →
Bless to Me The Struggling Times: Facing Illness, Loss and Grief
This week was rough and that made this message rough as well... but I got through it. Our scripture is from 2 Corinthians 4:8-10 and Psalm 31. You can watch the worship service here and if you want you can just fast forward to the message around 10:59. I'll post the transcript below. https://youtu.be/spZLS2wYJmY Bless... Continue Reading →
I am weary…
My friends, I am deeply weary, right down to my very core. My soul cries tears of deep sadness and weariness. I find myself constantly saying, "The world has gone crazy!" but it's not the world, it's our nation, the United States of America. I barely recognize this country that I love. I am weary.... Continue Reading →
Here’s a little midweek devotional…
“When Jesus saw the crowds, he went up the mountain; and after he sat down, his disciples came to him. Then he began to speak, and taught them, saying: ‘Blessed are...’” — Matthew 5:1-12 “Bless the Lord, O my soul, and all that is within me, bless his holy name... The Lord works vindication and justice... Continue Reading →
Bless to Me Heart Prayers: Blessing the World
Hi Friends! Here is the worship service this morning with my congregations. If you'd just like to hear the sermon you can fast forward to about 16:23. The scripture readings are Psalm 103:1-18 and Matthew 5:1-12. I'll share the transcript of the message below if you'd rather read it. https://youtu.be/LwRZw5r18GE Bless to Me Heart Prayers:... Continue Reading →
A little Bible story…
Good morning friends, I got to share the Bible story this morning with a local church's virtual VBS. What fun! I thought I'd share it here too because we are all kids at heart, right? Plus, wanted to share with my mom who doesn't have Facebook. 😉Enjoy! https://www.facebook.com/BonnerSpringsUMC/videos/1702776073232947/
