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 […]
The Dream of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
“We must forever conduct our struggle on the high plane of dignity and discipline. We must not allow our creative protest to degenerate into physical violence. Again and again, we must rise to the majestic heights of meeting physical force with soul force.”
He’s Right There
Before we discuss what it means to be connected to God, I want to give you an example of what it looks like to be connected with God. The door button on our built-in microwave broke. I researched a way to either fix, or replace it. But, because the microwave was older, and no longer being sold, it […]
The Vine and The Gardner
Can you remember walking in the park on a beautiful summer day surrounded by gorgeous flowers, or love going to vineyards with the scenic picturesque backdrop of grapevines strung alongside the hills and mountains? Have you ever tried to maintain a garden, or have you seen some of the care given to gardens around the world? Some botanicals […]
New Year Blessings
We are blessed and grateful that God has brought us to this new year. We had many struggles in 2025, but God saw us through them all. We are thankful for our families, and for our church families. Most of all we are thankful for the relationship that we have with a loving and Gracious […]
A Savior Is Born
In this Christmas season, a nation and the world listen to God’s Word: “A Savior Is Born”. In my commutes in the Washington, D.C. area, I have learned that traffic is a great time to listen to God’s Word (YouVersion Bible), great teaching on the radio (WAVA 105.1), and great praise (PRAISE104.1 FM). In fact, […]
Our Prayer of Gratitude on This Day of Thanksgiving
On this morning of thanks, we recount the ways in which God has so richly blessed us. 1Thessalonians 5:16-18 (NIV) “Rejoice always, pray continually, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.” In our book collection, we have a prayer and photo collection called Standing In The Need […]