God Uses Imperfect People
We recently saw the movie “Michael “. The Movie provides an outline of the events that shaped Michael Jackson’s career, which were; growing up on the road, the pressure to succeed from this father Joseph, the pressures from the music industry, and the serious burn accident he suffered on the “Victory” tour. The best way […]
God Fixes the Broken Pieces of Our Lives
Reference: Matthew 28:20 (NIV) ‘and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age.”’ In this YouTube video, Paul McCartney “Blackbird” https://youtube.com/shorts/uWHsJ2Kk19Q?si=soUuWPMUS8amVKkB McCartney explains that he was inspired by the Civil Rights movement in the 1960’s, and he came to the thought he would write a […]
Elder Helen M. McNeil Memorial Scholarship Fundraiser
It is that time of year again! As our High School Seniors are preparing their caps and gowns, we are raising funds for The Elder Helen M. McNeil Scholarship fund to help these bright young students in their journeys to higher education. Since its inception we have been able to award seven scholarships to deserving students and […]
Jesus Is Our Good Foundation
http://youtube.com/watch?si=p9E7ME4-u3Src0iB&v=KEfOn_wSCf8&feature=youtu.be This blog is based on a blog originally published on Nov 23, 2014. The original blog was based on my experience at a Men’s Retreat (at Meadowkirk Retreat Center) with our good friends at Centreville Presbyterian Church (CPC). On this retreat, I had the experience of seeing the sunrise at the Branton Observatory. This Observatory is named for Henry Coxe Branton who […]
Celebrating Jesus This Easter Season 🌸
Today, we just watched the Artemis mission lift off from earth on it’s way to the Moon. We stood in front of the TV and watched history in the making. It is a profound moment in history as humanity once again looks toward the heavens, with Artemis II astronauts currently bound for the moon on […]
The First Palm Sunday
After Jesus had said this, he went on ahead, going up to Jerusalem. As he approached Bethphage and Bethany at the hill called the Mount of Olives, he sent two of his disciples, saying to them, “Go to the village ahead of you, and as you enter it, you will find a colt tied there, […]
Don’t Look At The Wind
Thirteen years ago, a message was shared that remains profoundly relevant today: Don’t look at “the wind.” In a world filled with constant change and uncertainty, it is easy to become overwhelmed by the storms surrounding us.But as we navigate our daily lives, we must remember where our true focus should lie. Defining “The Wind” In our […]
God is Putting an Instrument in Our Hands
In the words of his remake of the song “My Sweet Lord,” José Feliciano shares his testimony of growing up poor in Puerto Rico. His parents recognized his musical talent early. He would sit in the corner and make music with a tin can. Feliciano sings that God “put this guitar in my hands.” José […]
The Commencement of Lent: Traditions and Transitions
Beloved, as we begin our journey toward the Cross, we often look to the traditions that mark our path. In Galaxidi, Greece, the Associated Press recently captured a vibrant and chaotic scene known as the “Flour War.” Residents celebrate the start of the season by pelting one another with bags of dyed flour, a colorful […]
Ash Wednesday
Many of us observe Ash Wednesday by placing ashes on our foreheads. These ashes represent repentance. What does it mean to repent? The Biblical definition of repentance is to turn your heart to God. Jesus called us to repent. Matthew 4:17 (NIV) “From that time on Jesus began to preach, “Repent, for the kingdom […]