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Unshakeable
I was honored to be included in an Our Daily Bread devotional entitled, “Unshakeable: 10 Reflections on Resilience.” You can read my reflection on what it means to be strong in the Lord when our bodies are failing. This truth became evident to me during the season I spent time
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NavigateLife – February 4
This week, we take a look into Ecclesiastes and are reminded that no matter what our circumstances hold, God has created this season we are
Is It Wrong To Long For Death?
The issue of suicide is extremely complex. There was a lot of information on the topic that I wanted to include in Sunday’s sermon that
Saul in Heaven?
Can a person who commits suicide end up in heaven? The most provocative and perhaps troubling statement from Sunday’s sermon on suicide for some people
NavigateLife – January 28
Are you bristling at correction you don’t think you need? Maybe a change in perspective will help. Check out NavigateLife this week and hear what
Old Books
I love books. As a child, my secret goal was to read every book in the youth and children’s section of the local library. I’m
NavigateLife – January 21
Do you find yourself simply maintaining surface friendships? When you struggle, where do you turn? This week’s NavigateLife is a moment of truth from God’s Word
NavigateLife – January 14
Do you ever feel like you’re the only one making the right choice? Has the temptation to cheat, just a little, nearly won you over?
NavigateLife – January 7
We all love the look of a fresh snowfall, but when it melts what will we uncover? In many ways our lives can take on
NavigateLife – December 31
Today’s NavigateLife segment brings the good news that God’s mercies are new every morning. Accordingly, we are encouraged to approach the new year with a renewed purpose
NavigateLife – December 24
This week’s NavigateLife segment begins with great opening lines from classic literature, reminding us that Jesus’ birth is the greatest opening line in history. However, It is
Our Daily Bread
I was sent a link to yesterday’s Our Daily Bread. It was written by a member of our congregation, read by another member of our congregation
NavigateLife – December 17
This week’s NavigateLife segment reminds us that God is near to the brokenhearted. This promise is especially comforting for those who have experienced a loss recently
Sandy Hook Statement
We were deeply saddened to hear of the horrific news of the shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Connecticut today. As parents to elementary
NavigateLife – December 10
This Monday’s Navigate Life segment encouraged us to take time this season to appreciate the stories of Christmas. As you enjoy traditions and share memories with your
Favorite Friendship Quotes
When we honestly ask ourselves which person in our lives means the most to us, we often find that it is those who, instead of
NavigateLife – December 3
This Monday’s Navigate Life segment encouraged parents to try mixing in a yes in the midst of all those no’s. Have you put this into practice this
Evil Spirit in 1 Samuel 16
In 1 Samuel 16, our passage from Sunday, we read that God sent an evil spirit to torment Saul. What? If you or I were writing that
Optical Illusion
I received a request to post the 8 things that people view incorrectly in 1 Samuel 16. They are: Samuel sees death in Bethlehem because