After what can only be described as the whirwind-iest 60 days of my life, our church moved into our new building last Sunday. It would take another post to list all the things that had to happen -- and did -- in order for this to all come together. Suffice it to say, 61 days earlier (or thereabouts), we didn't even know this building was on the market, and now it's ours. It's double the size of our previous building, with a smaller mortgage. And we bought it for half of what it cost to build it ... continue reading...
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Those Potluck Boston Baked Beans
On the first Sunday of every month, right after our church's second service, the men storm upstairs and spring into action. While the women chat and laugh and make a leisurely climb up from the sanctuary, those men start tossing chairs and tables all around the room, and right before your eyes, they transform the overflow area into a fellowship spot -- just in time for our monthly, first-Sunday potluck. It's really a sight to see. If instead of men they were, say, mice, you'd think you were ... continue reading...
One Year Bible: April 16
When Joshua was an old man, the Lord said to him, “You are growing old, and much land remains to be conquered.” Joshua 13:1 To read today's portion of scripture, you can purchase The One Year Bible ([aid link) or find the following in your Bible: JOSHUA 13:1-14:15 LUKE 18:1-17 PSALM 85:1-13 PROVERBS 13:7-8 When Dave retired from the ministry in the summer of 2016, I had mixed feelings. I was relieved that he could lay down the stress and give his heart a rest, and I was sad because I loved ... continue reading...
Kittens: Part 2
More backstory for my April 15 One Year Bible devotional. The original title of this was “Lost and Found.” The Lord gives, and the Lord takes away. Through it all, let us praise the Lord. An old friend tapped me on the shoulder yesterday after church. When I turned to see the owner of that hand, and took in the beautiful (and still very young-looking) face of my friend, Lynn, I couldn't help but shriek just a bit. I hadn't seen her in years, though we live in the same town. I’d thought of her ... continue reading...
One Year Bible: March 8
Then the Lord said to Moses, “Has My arm lost its power? Now you will see whether or not My word comes true!” Numbers 11:23 To read today's portion of scripture, you can purchase The One Year Bible (paid link) or find the following in your Bible: Numbers 10:1-11:23 Mark 14:1-21 Psalm 51:1-19 Proverbs 10:31-32 Sometimes, just to remind us that He is there, and He sees, and His arm has not lost its power, God speaks something so specific to us that we are awed by its fulfilling. Here’s a post ... continue reading...
One Year Bible: February 1
To read today's portion of scripture, you can purchase The One Year Bible (paid link) or find the following in your Bible: Exodu(s 13:17-15:18 Matthew 21:23-46 Psalm 26:1-12 Proverbs 6:16-19 "Lord, I have loved the habitation of Your house, and the place where Your glory dwells" (Psalm 26:8). In December, we took our grandson out to see The Lights of Christmas at Warm Beach. Gage slept the whole way out there, so he was a little groggy and unimpressed when we woke him in the parking lot and ... continue reading...