Yielding to anyone or anything isn’t always our chosen way of operating, but God’s call on our lives is to let God lead us in love. As we remember our loved ones who have lived faithfully and now rest in God’s love, we find strength and encouragement. This is the sixth and final message in […]
Many times, we’re invited to “listen” and “hear” in Scripture – whether it’s opening ourselves to God or learning to get along with each other. Listening is more than an action; it’s a way that we show we care about, respect, and honor God and each other. This is the fifth week in the series, […]
Living out our faith requires us to be with each other – even when it’s difficult, uncomfortable, and convicting. When we invest in spiritual friendships, we help each other and build the Kingdom of God. This is the fourth week in the series, “Building a Strong FAMILY of God.” Pastor Mary’s message is based on […]
Relationships require commitment – and staying committed, and that’s true for our spiritual lives as well. We’re called to serve God wholeheartedly and cultivate true community with one another. This is the third week in the series, “Building a Strong FAMILY of God.” Pastor Mary’s message is based on Psalm 37: 1-9 and Acts 2: […]
Forgiveness isn’t easy for anyone, especially when we’re hurt by people we trust. Forgiveness involves dealing honestly with anger, making a decision to forgive, working on forgiveness, and allowing ourselves to find release from the burden of un-forgiveness. This is the second week in the series, “Building a Strong FAMILY of God.” Pastor Mary’s message […]
We describe our families in many ways: happy, loving, supportive, strange, modern, dysfunctional, and broken. Everyone is part of a family though it might not be the traditional model – a mom, dad, and two kids all of whom are related and happily living together under the same roof – and that’s okay. Whatever our […]