The Power of Prayer
This morning, I was reminded of our time in Lusaka, Zambia; people on their way to work, students in uniform, people selling charcoal, chickens, tomatoes. The buses are already rolling. Each bus has a name, “Blood of Jesus”, “Psalms and is like a ship on the ocean, full of passengers. Mothers sweeping with handheld brooms, every […]
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 […]
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 […]