Dearest Father Above, I thank You for music-for in it I get lost in your peace and your grace. I thank you also for your creation of ears to hear, hands to play, eyes to see, vocal chords to verbalize and to produce melodic tones and for the creation of sounds that loft from instruments…
When one has been seeking God’s will and direction in their life and over time He has shown Himself to be lovingly gentle and compassionate, then one finds that all plans and decisions involve Him on the basic levels. We are in His will and we can trust that if an adjustment to a plan…
A few years ago I was on a quest to rebuild my broken faith when I decided to read books by three particular authors. Philip Yancey, C.S. Lewis, & Brennan Manning. These three men came from different denominations, different generations even of different ages, but all came with a great understanding of the word Grace.…
What do Taylor Swift, Katy Perry, Bruno Mars and Miley Cyrus all have in common? I learned after attending a seminar that just mentioning one of their names in a blog will increase the attention you get on the web. I didn’t, however, learn who they are because I belong to the secret society of…
Written by Pastor Becca McCary An ancient Christian prayer/bible study practice called “Lectio Divina” (Latin for Divine Reading) is meant to help you listen to God as your study His Word. This prayer practice is not just for adults or “serious” bible scholars but can also help young children grow in their faith- bringing the…
Introduction: God wants to meet with you this Lent. He wants to come into the ordinary times and places in your life in a holy way, transforming your life. This week’s ordinary space transformation challenge is: Study. Scripture Reflection: 1 John 4:9-10 (NLT) This is how God showed his love among us: He sent his one…
Written by Pastor Becca McCary Introduction: God wants to meet with you this Lent. He wants to come into the ordinary times and places in your life in a holy way, transforming your life. This week’s ordinary space transformation challenge is: Worship. Scripture Reflection: Psalm 104:33-34 (NLT) 33 I will sing to the Lord all my life; I will sing…
Written by Pastor Becca McCary Introduction: God wants to meet with you this Lent. He wants to come into the ordinary times and places in your life in a holy way, transforming your life. This week’s ordinary space transformation challenge is: Serve. Scripture Reflection: Philippians 2:3-5 (NLT) Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit, but…
Written by Pastor Becca McCary Introduction: God wants to meet with you this Lent. He wants to come into the ordinary times and places in your life in a holy way, transforming your life. This week’s ordinary space transformation challenge is: Listen. Scripture Reflection: James 1:19 (NLT) My dear brothers and sisters, take note of…
Pastor Rey continues the sermon series, Tales of Ridiculous Faith. This message is for anyone who has felt overwhelmed. Anyone that feels there is just not enough. Anyone that feels like they are running on empty. Main Idea: When you don’t have what you really want, God is what you really need. Family Devotional Scripture:…
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