“Life is Difficult.” M. Scott Peck But why should that be? Why is life so confusing, convoluted and mysterious? Why do human beings uniquely seem to have this dilemma that there should be more? “And here’s where we run into a problem. For most of us, life feels like a movie we’ve arrived at forty-five minutes […]
FORGIVE what is done. REPENT what you must. LEARN all you can. DO all the Good you can! TRUST GOD with the future. “For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the LORD, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.” Jeremiah 29:11 Resolved… […]
God lives in us and his love is made complete in us. 1 John 4:12 “The best love is the kind that awakens the soul and makes us reach for more, that plants a fire in our hearts and brings peace to our minds. And that’s what you’ve given me. That’s what I’d hoped to give you […]
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“Jesus spoke to them again in parables, saying: “The kingdom of heaven is like a father who prepared a wonderful Christmas for His family complete with the best food, wine, presents, singing and games. He placed invitations in the mail and in the newspaper, sent notices across the internet and sent his messengers to share the news of […]
“I tell you the truth, anyone who will not receive the kingdom of God like a little child will never enter it.” Mark 10:15 Christmas is Innocence. Well it’s Christmas Eve, or at least it was, and I’m writing last minute thoughts on the day now spent preparing for the day that now is. I’m thinking through […]
“For right now, until that completeness, we have three things to do to lead us: Trust steadily in God, hope unswervingly, love extravagantly. And the best of the three is love.” 1 Corinthians 13:13 (Message) Christmas is Love I don’t suspect too many people are surprised by this one, but I do think we’ve taken […]
“Addiction” might be the best word to explain the lostness that so deeply permeates society. Our addiction make us cling to what the world proclaims as the keys to self-fulfillment: accumulation of wealth and power; attainment of status and admiration; lavish consumption of food and drink, and sexual gratification without distinguishing between lust and love. […]
“But while he was still a long way off, his father saw him and was filled with compassion for him; he ran to his son, threw his arms around him and kissed him.” Luke 15:20 Christmas is prodigal. At some point in the Advent season we simply have to silence the the cynic and just […]
Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid. John 14:27 Christmas is peace. There is a sense in which I find this difficult to believe. Have you been shopping lately? Have […]
I love those who love me, and those who seek me find me. Proverbs 8:17 Christmas is worship. I love what the Magi said in Matthew 2, “For we saw His star in the east and have come to worship Him.” More importantly, I love what they didn’t say. Nothing about asking. Nothing about receiving. Nothing about […]
All this took place to fulfill what the Lord had said through the prophet: “The virgin will be with child and will give birth to a son, and they will call him Immanuel”—which means, “God with us.” Matthew 1:22-23 Christmas is Immanuel Do you remember what it was like when you were little and afraid of the […]
“When Herod realized that he had been outwitted by the Magi, he was furious, and he gave orders to kill all the boys in Bethlehem and its vicinity who were two years old and under, in accordance with the time he had learned from the Magi. Then what was said through the prophet Jeremiah was […]
Most of the time we settle for happiness when Joy is being offered. Happiness is circumstantial and depends on things going the way we expected. Joy is deeper and certainly longer lasting. Joy understands the ups and downs of life because its focused on the destination and know that trials and troubles are a necessary […]
“the mystery that has been kept hidden for ages and generations, but is now disclosed to the saints. To them God has chosen to make known among the Gentiles the glorious riches of this mystery, which is Christ in you, the hope of glory.” Colossians 1:26-27 Christmas is Anticipation. Have you ever tried to keep a secret, perhaps a […]
All mankind will fear; they will proclaim the works of God and ponder what he has done. Psalm 64:9 Christmas is Ponder While it is important, even critical, to slow down during Christmas, it should be used to gain understanding of the why and wherefore of everything that is happening. It should be a time when we […]
“When King Herod heard this he was disturbed, and all Jerusalem with him.” Matthew 2:3 Christmas is disturbing. One of the great challenges that come with having power and control is of course maintaining it. It seem like we all know that deep down inside us all there is a frightened child hiding behind […]
In 1994, two Christian missionaries answered an invitation from the Russian Department of Education to teach about 100 boys and girls who had been abandoned, abused, and left in the care of a government-run orphanage. It was nearing Christmas and so they decided to tell them the story of Christmas. It would be the first […]
“And there were shepherds living out in the fields nearby, keeping watch over their flocks at night. An angel of the Lord appeared to them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were terrified.” Luke 2:8-9 Christmas is pause. We’ve all heard that expression ‘You can’t see the forest for the trees’. […]
Christmas is Rejoicing. And Mary said: “My soul glorifies the Lord and my spirit rejoices in God my Savior” Luke 1:46-47 Think Cheering. Think Celebration. Think Party. Well that’s what Tony Campolo imagines Christmas will be like in his book The Kingdom of God is a Party!. Not a formal dinner party but a spontaneous, expression […]
Christmas is Opportunity. “Understand the present time. The hour has come for you to wake up from your slumber, because our salvation is nearer now than when we first believed.” Romans 13:11 Never forget the drama that was a part of that first Christmas. We are familiar with the story NOW in hindsight, but when it […]
HOPE: to cherish a desire with anticipation, to expect with confidence, trust Read: Luke 1:16-38 NIV Immanuel – God with us. The Presence of God in our world radically changes the nature of how we see and live each day. The Light of Christ shows us the world as it is and brings us the HOPE […]
“Let the morning bring me word of your unfailing love, for I have put my trust in you. Show me the way I should go, for to you I lift up my soul.” Psalm 143:8 I love the fact that God did not send the Magi on some wild goose chase. Look at Matthew 2:2, […]
Remember that Christ says, “When I come, it will surprise you like a thief! But God will bless you, if you are awake and ready.” Revelations 16:15 Christmas is Surprise. Let me explain. The word appears in Luke’s account of that first Christmas. “And an angel of the Lord suddenly stood before them…” Surprise! Didn’t […]
“This is how the birth of Jesus Christ came about: His mother Mary was pledged to be married to Joseph, but before they came together, she was found to be with child through the Holy Spirit.” Matthew 1:18 Christmas is pregnant. Pregnant with possibilities. Pregnant with purpose. Pregnant with promise. Think about it. For 9 long […]
“This mystery is that through the gospel the Gentiles are heirs together with Israel, members together of one body, and sharers together in the promise in Christ Jesus.” Ephesians 3:6 Christmas is Family. On that first night two very important people were present for the birth of the Messiah. Mary, His mother, and Joseph, the man […]
“Give, and it will be given to you. A good measure, pressed down, shaken together and running over, will be poured into your lap. For with the measure you use, it will be measured to you.” Luke 6:38 Christmas is Giving. Most Christmas cards have it all wrong. The Magi probably weren’t there that first […]
This coming February 16th a team from FUMC will be travelling to Port-au-Prince, Haiti to meet, connect and share our faith with our brothers and sister in Haiti. The red arrow point to the location in a place called Bon Repo, Haiti. If you follow this link you’ll be able to see the surrounding area […]
“I am the Lord’s servant,” Mary answered. “May it be to me as you have said.” Then the angel left her. Luke 1:38 Christmas is humility. I know. Probably not your first choice of descriptions for the holiday season. But it was certainly God’s starting point. We need to remember that our Lord was not […]
Christmas. How have we managed to make it so difficult? We have turned the most amazing time of the year into a maze of commercial enterprise, contradictory influences, and confused priorities. The season of celebration has become the most stressful time of the year for so many. Over the next couple of weeks I want […]
Advent, like Lent has strong themes of preparation, of waiting, of the coming dawn. And the story started a long time ago. Why did God decide to be born a man? Why was a rescue plan of this magnitude needed? It all started way back in at the beginning of beginnings: Read Genesis 3:8-19 We all […]
“I must keep alive in myself the desire for my true country, which I shall not find till after death; I must never let it get snowed under or turned aside; I must make it the main object of life to press on to that other country and to help others to do the same.” C.S. […]
What is FAITH? Simple Definitions Quiz Match the words Faith, Hope, & Trust to their corresponding definition. (1) Once, all villagers decided to pray for rain, on the day of prayer all people gather and only one boy came with an umbrella — That’s called _______ (2) Example of feeling of a one year old […]
In the movie Gladiator, the dying emperor Marcus Aurelius, asks Maximus, Marcus: “Why are we here? Maximus: “For the glory of Rome” Marcus: “What is Rome, Maximus?” Maximus: “I have seen much of the world, and it is cold, and dark. Rome is the light.” Marcus: “Yet you have never been there!” Maximus believed in the glory […]
Do You Know Your Destination? It is your direction, not your intention that determines your destination. If you don’t know where you’re going, any road will get you there. “Fight for us, O God, that we not drift numb and blind and foolish into vain and empty excitements. Life is too short, too precious, too painful to […]
thanksgiving is a special time for me and my family. It connects us in a spiritual way and speaks to us of a deeper reality than the Pilgrims, turkey or cherry pie can even begin to capture. I suspect if we only looked at Thanksgiving as a feast of mega proportion and fuel for […]
In Part 1 of our series, Faith that Works, we described the essential elements that distinguishes faith from belief. Belief is a mental activity that agrees with something, but does not necessarily act on it. Belief is essentially passive in nature. Faith, however, is active and risks life and limb out of a deep sense of trust […]
Faith has two elements: 1) being convinced of the truth, being certain of reality, having evidence of unseen things, and 2) then acting upon those truths to achieve a certain outcome. “There are things, say in learning to swim or to climb, which look dangerous and aren’t. Your instructor tells you it’s safe. You have […]
The time for Joy is now. As a third-century man was anticipating death, he penned these last words to a friend: “It’s a bad world, an incredibly bad world. But I have discovered in the midst of it a quiet and holy people who have learned a great secret. They have found a joy which […]
Charles Rich III, [1966 – 2012] The events of the last several days have rocked our world and changed our lives. No one here will ever be the same nor should we pretend that we ever can. Life has a strange way of reminding us what deep down in side we know to be […]
Crisis! 1. A crucial or decisive point or situation; a turning point. An emotionally stressful or traumatic change in a person’s life. A crisis constitutes any circumstance or situation which cannot be resolved by customary problem-solving abilities. It require a new way of thinking, being and doing. It changes the world as you knew it […]
“[Saint Anthony] said, in his solitude, he sometimes encountered devils who looked like angels, and other times he found angels who looked like devils. When asked how he could tell the difference, the saint said that you can only tell which is which by the way you feel after the creature has left your company.”― Elizabeth […]
See Part 1 of the Spiritual life of a Hoarder The TV show “Hoarders” documents people who are unable to part with their belongings – to the point where they are on the verge of a personal crisis because their “stuff” takes over their homes and even their lives. “Hoarders” features the true stories about […]
The TV show “Hoarders” documents people who are unable to part with their belongings – to the point where they are on the verge of a personal crisis because their “stuff” takes over their homes and even their lives. Sometimes we’re no different – especially as it concerns our gifts, forgiveness, or even our money […]
O God, I beg two favors from you; Let me have them before I die. First, help me never to tell a lie. Second, give me neither poverty nor riches! Give me just enough to satisfy my needs. For if I grow rich, I may deny you and say, “Where is the LORD?” And if […]
In the movie “The Bucket List” Morgan Freeman and Jack Nicholson are two of the most unlikeliest of characters who are thrown together because of they share a common enemy, DEATH. They have both been diagnosed with cancer. They now come face to face with Ultimate Truth, perhaps for the first time, they are mortal. […]
We’re all sojourners, refugees in a foreign land and to some extent, nomads. We cannot stay here on Earth forever, our destination lies beyond to a place we’ve never been before, or can’t remember if we did. We wander through life trying to find our way, hearing music that sounds familiar but we can’t quite place. We’re like […]
“So, you see, it is impossible to please God without faith. Anyone who wants to come to Him must believe that there is a God and that He rewards those who sincerely seek Him” (Hebrews 11:6) Some people believe, while others have faith. There are all kinds of new slogans encouraging us to “keep the […]
There’s just something odd about the human heart. We just can’t seem to get it together. Throughout the centuries we’ve been at war with each other, struggled through famine, drought and disease yet we never seem to learn from our mistakes. It’s almost as if we can’t help ourselves. We fight to have more of […]
“The atheist can’t find God for the same reason that a thief can’t find a policeman.” Unknown “Ask and it will be given to you; seek and you will find; knock and the door will be opened to you.” Matthew 7:7 There is an old story about unrealistic expectations that goes something like this. During a […]
There was an interesting experiment done in the 1920 that examined our inability to walk in a straight line while blindfolded. It seems that we all are curiously unable to walk in a straight line without some sort of external reference to know when we’re off course. As a result, we continue to walk […]
I had a conversation this week about the purpose of the church, it’s mission and even about its ability to help us make sense of our lives in the confusing, chaotic world in which we live. It seems that we’re all a bit confused, perhaps even conflicted, by the relevance of our faith […]
Have you ever thought of your life as a miracle? No? Why not? You should you know. Have you ever thought of your daily routine as a gift, a privileged, or as a journey worth sharing? No? Why not? Have you bought into Solomon’s curse “and there’s nothing new under the sun”? Over the past 100 […]
We dread Monday Mornings. It’s the end of the weekend, the end of “our time” and the beginning of “their time”. Mondays remind us that our life is in a rut, days filled with meaningless work, going no where in particular. We’re bored, restless, and aimless. We don’t like where we are or […]
The Three Simple Rules Life can be complicated at times. We often feel scattered and overwhelmed. We come to church seeking peace and direction. We come hoping to gain perspective and fulfillment. Drawing parallels between Wesley’s time and the world today, the feelings of disenfranchisement, doubt and fear are much the same. But Wesley’s three […]
What could be more valuable than gathering and passing along all of the knowledge and wisdom you’ve acquired over your lifetime? Imagine how powerful it would be for every coming generation to learn from each impactful thought and critical decision you’ve made in your lifetime. Imagine how redeeming it would be to transform each stumble and […]
I wait. Year after year, generation after generation I’ve been here, waiting, watching and hoping. I’ve watched so many climb these steps as the bell rang through the streets. I’ve watched generations pass by on their way to and from school and wondered if they knew why I was here. I’ve watch as horses gave […]
A review of the history, mission and faithfulness of the people who called First United Methodist Church, Williamstown, West Virginia – home. We offer these messages and slides with gratitude for the people and faithfulness of those who gave their hearts to Christ, Church and Community. Presented August 12, 2012 by Jean Pickering Final Summary Slides: […]
On August 12, 1912 a group of faithful men and women to gathered at the corner of Williams Avenue in Williamstown, WV to celebrate what God had accomplished through them. They stepped out in faith and with full and grateful hearts knew their lives, gifts and resources had been well used. Future generations, they believed, […]
So how is it that we can spend our entire lives in the church…working for Christ…serving the church…going to meetings…reaching out to hurting people…worshiping and joining in prayer with other Christians…and not be madly in love with God? As Rev. McShane writes, “We miss it…we skim right over the first, the most important, […]
A review of the history, mission and faithfulness of the people who called First United Methodist Church, Williamstown, West Virginia – home. We offer these messages and slides with gratitude for the people and faithfulness of those who gave their hearts to Christ, Church and Community. Presented August 5, 2012 by Jean Pickering Focus: Memorial […]
‘Life’s not about the people who act true to your face. It’s about the people who remain true behind your back.” – Unknown Sometimes it helps to have someone nearby, praying, loving, caring, even hurting with you. Someone who walks into your life when everyone else walks out. In my life that someone has […]
Is Violence Senseless? Once again I’ve been jolted back to reality by the horrific news coming out of Colorado. What started out for many as a simple night at the movies with friends, family or sweethearts turned into a nightmare when evil came out of the shadows and reminded us that we are not […]
A review of the history, mission and faithfulness of the people who called First United Methodist Church, Williamstown, West Virginia – home. We offer these messages and slides with gratitude for the people and faithfulness of those who gave their hearts to Christ, Church and Community. Presented July 29, 2012 by Jean Pickering Focus: Gifts […]
We all face lions, those beasts that threaten our security, keep us awake at night with fear and consume our identity. They come in different forms, economic lions, illness lions, career lions just to name a few. They are indifferent to our good intentions, social standing, education or wealth. They affect everyone in […]
The Three Simple Rules Life can be complicated at times. We often feel scattered and overwhelmed. We come to church seeking peace and direction. We come hoping to gain perspective and fulfillment. Drawing parallels between Wesley’s time and the world today, the feelings of disenfranchisement, doubt and fear are much the same. But […]
A review of the history, mission and faithfulness of the people who called First United Methodist Church, Williamstown, West Virginia – home. We offer these messages and slides with gratitude for the people and faithfulness of those who gave their hearts to Christ, Church and Community. Presented July 22, 2012 by Rev. Dewayne Lowther Focus: […]
A BRIEF HISTORY What follows is an attempt to give the reader a flavor of the sumptuous meal that is offered by the United Methodist Church for those willing to sit at the Table of Fellowship. I’m offering this in response to the many confused looks I’ve received from visitors and members alike who enjoy […]
For the next three weeks we are going to talk John Wesley’s Three Simple Rules for developing a life as an intentional Christian. But first we must consider the context of Wesley’s passion and how his rules relate to our own time and circumstances. It all begins at a time of great political, economic and […]
A review of the history, mission and faithfulness of the people who called First United Methodist Church, Williamstown, West Virginia – home. We offer these messages and slides with gratitude for the people and faithfulness of those who gave their hearts to Christ, Church and Community. Presented July 15, 2012 by Rev. Dewayne Lowther Focus: […]
The Three Simple Rules Life can be complicated at times. We often feel scattered and overwhelmed. We come to church seeking peace and direction. We come hoping to gain perspective and fulfillment. Drawing parallels between Wesley’s time and the world today, the feelings of disenfranchisement, doubt and fear are much the same. But […]
In case you were one of those rare individuals that avoided or had not heard abut the storm we had two week ago, it was one for the record books. A storm blew threw our area on Friday evening June 29th and knocked out power to the whole area, the better part of West Virginia […]
A review of the history, mission and faithfulness of the people who called First United Methodist Church, Williamstown, West Virginia – home. We offer these messages and slides with gratitude for the people and faithfulness of those who gave their hearts to Christ, Church and Community. Presented July 8, 2012 by Jean Pickering Focus: Girl […]
Sometimes storms simply come out of nowhere. No matter how much we plan, prepare or protect what we love, storms are unpredictable and sometimes devastating. They clear away all the false beliefs we cling to, useless possessions that define us, or priorities that are powerless to give life real meaning or significance. Storms reveal that life […]
“Then he got into the boat and his disciples followed him. Suddenly a furious storm came up on the lake, so that the waves swept over the boat. But Jesus was sleeping. The disciples went and woke him, saying, “Lord, save us! We’re going to drown!” He replied, “You of little faith, why are you so afraid?” Then he got […]
There is a lot being written these days about wholeness in a fractured world. We may be very healthy in our body by working out daily, but our emotions and relationships are a mess – we’re broken. Or we may have all kinds of degrees hanging on our walls and books galore, but […]
A business executive became depressed. The economy was in a tailspin and things were not going well at work. His worry and stress were taking their toll and he was bringing his problems home with him every night. Every evening he would eat his dinner in silence, shutting out his wife and five-year-old daughter who […]
In his excellent book, Margin: Restoring Emotional, Physical, Financial, and Time Reserves to Overloaded Lives, Richard Swenson, M.D. describes margin like this: Margin is the space between our load and our limits. It is the amount allowed beyond that which is needed. It is something held in reserve for contingencies or unanticipated situations. Margin is the […]
“I consider that our present sufferings are not worth comparing with the glory that will be revealed in us.” Romans 8:18 Dr. Alien Meiner from Asbury University imagined two twins talking inside the womb. One said to the other, “isn’t it wonderful to be alive!? What a great thing this gift of life is!” […]
A review of the history, mission and faithfulness of the people who called First United Methodist Church, Williamstown, West Virginia – home. We offer these messages and slides with gratitude for the people and faithfulness of those who gave their hearts to Christ, Church and Community. Presented June 24, 2012 by Karen Fenton Focus: Youth […]
Inspiration God wants our devotion even in the little things of life. Tomorrow is Monday morning again. We could wake up depressed at the thought of another working week, or we could wake up thinking about how we might bring glory to God through the way we live, the way we speak, the way we […]
A review of the history, mission and faithfulness of the people who called First United Methodist Church, Williamstown, West Virginia – home. We offer these messages and slides with gratitude for the people and faithfulness of those who gave their hearts to Christ, Church and Community. Presented June 17, 2012 by Nancy Mahan Focus: Music […]
Temptation bait without a hook, choice without consequences, motion without meaning. Each day we are tempted by the choices we’re offered and by the choices we avoid. Remember no decision is still a decision. Each Sunday we pray “Deliver us from temptation…” but do we look for it or expect it to come Monday Morning. […]
Charles Schulz has managed to amuse and bridge generations with his characters, Charlie Brown, Lucy, Linus, Pig Pen, and the gang. With their own special brand of charm, wit and wisdom, they challenge us to see ourselves through the lens of humor as Lucy constantly doles out unsolicited advice. You may remember the strip […]
A review of the history, mission and faithfulness of the people who called First United Methodist Church, Williamstown, West Virginia – home. We offer these messages and slides with gratitude for the people and faithfulness of those who gave their hearts to Christ, Church and Community. Presented June 10, 2012 by Jean Pickering Focus: Changes […]
It begins with a question. In the 1979 Paramount pictures released the first in a series of movies based on the popular 1960 TV series “Star Trek”. Though the TV series had a cult-like following ever since it first began in 1966, producers were not so sure how it would translate onto the big screen especially when […]
Have you ever picked up a good mystery novel only to read the end of the book before you had ventured very far into it? When you do finally get around to reading all those middle chapters, you already know something the characters don’t and so with a sort of divine perspective you […]
A review of the history, mission and faithfulness of the people who called First United Methodist Church, Williamstown, West Virginia – home. We offer these messages and slides with gratitude for the people and faithfulness of those who gave their hearts to Christ, Church and Community. Presented April 22, 2012 by Jean Pickering Slides: Centennial April […]
What happens when Sunday People live in a Monday Morning World? Have you ever noticed that the energy and enthusiasm you have on Sunday fades when you finally come to Monday Morning? Have you ever witnessed good church going people act like Attila the Hun at a restaurant, grocery store, or on the highway? Have […]
Soccer isn’t a diversion from life. Soccer is flow, finesse, focus and fair-play. Life in 90 minutes or less. For the last couple of years I’ve been more intentional about getting outside the church instead of looking at the world through stained glass window and polished brass. If you haven’t gathered my now, most of […]
A review of the history, mission and faithfulness of the people who called First United Methodist Church, Williamstown, West Virginia – home. We offer these messages and slides with gratitude for the people and faithfulness of those who gave their hearts to Christ, Church and Community. Presented June 3, 2012 by Karen Fenton Focus: Boy […]
“There shall be eternal summer in the grateful heart.” ~Celia Thaxter Summer is a time of reflection and renewal. There is more sunshine, more family time and more time to live on purpose. During the summer our thoughts turn toward what’s really important to us not just what is urgent. We take more time to […]
Summer offers us something no other season can: Perspective. During the summer months we plan for family vacations, reunions, outdoor activities and a chance to look back at all we’ve done and ask if it was all worth it. Each month we celebrate Holy communion for the same reasons: Perspective. Through the Lord’s Supper we […]
Mandane E. “Mandie” Johnson, 81, of Williamstown, W.Va., passed away at her residence on May, 17, 2012. She was born June 7, 1930, in Shinnston, W.Va., a daughter of the late Roy and Sylvia Lyons. She worked as an administrative assistant for over 40-plus years for Ray and Audra Fuentes and previously had been employed […]
“Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind and with all your strength.” Mark 12:29-31 (NIV) With the development of the Internet comes all kinds of fun tools to become more intentional about healthy living. That means stretching our perspective, our muscles, our compassion […]
“To make the improving of our own character our central aim is hardly the highest kind of goodness. True goodness forgets itself and goes out to do the right thing for no other reason than that it is right.” Lesslie Newbigin Though we are rooted in the here and now, we are always looking […]
“The fishermen know that the sea is dangerous and the storm terrible, but they have never found these dangers sufficient reason for remaining ashore” Vincent van Gogh A wealthy family used to take a month’s vacation every summer to the coast of Maine. The mother had an ritual at the beach she practiced each year […]
A review of the history, mission and faithfulness of the people who called First United Methodist Church, Williamstown, West Virginia – home. We offer these messages and slides with gratitude for the people and faithfulness of those who gave their hearts to Christ, Church and Community. Presented May 27, 2012 by Jim Waybright Focus: Boy […]
“The most powerful weapon on earth is the human soul on fire.” Marshal Foch Have you ever felt like you’re stuck, trapped or so far in a rut you don’t know the path you’re on? Some times you wonder whether there even is a path and in moments of desperation give up believing life is more […]
Priorities reflect our Values Passion reflects our Vision Persistence reflects View “The More choices you have, the more your values matter.” Michael Schrage This week we’ve been celebrating our graduates and their future. We’ve watched them grow, we taught them God’s plan, and we’ve offered them the love and security of a church family. But at this […]