Don't be in Such a Hurry
“Be completely humble and gentle; be patient, bearing with one another in love.” ~Ephesians 4:2 First off – thanks for patiently waiting for this final post of Fruit of the Spirit. It wasn’t intentional to make you wait for a post on patience but with making the announcement about the decision to cancel our summer 2020 programs at IOLBC earlier this week, I have been swamped. For more information, click HERE. As a kid, when I was getting frustrated that my family wasn’t mo
Sometimes The Only Thing to Do is Laugh - Part 2
It's been a crazy couple of weeks since we have a humor break with what will undoubtedly be one of the oddest Easter weekends ever experienced for most of us. And while I don't mean to minimize anyone's challenges, I know I've needed to step back and laugh from time to time as I attempt to process everything happening right now. So in that spirit, I offer you some of my favorite COVID-19 memes of the last 2 weeks..... 1. Drive-In Worship services are becoming popular altern
Is Good Good-Enough?
“But to you who are listening I say: Love your enemies, do good to those who hate you, bless those who curse you, pray for those who mistreat you.” ~ Luke 6:27-28 “I’m a good person so I know I’ll go to heaven.” Have you heard that statement? Have you made that statement? It’s a popular way of thinking in today’s world. It is often said in reply to statements which challenge people to consider their personal relationship with Jesus in thinking about salvation and eternit
Holy Week Remembrances
Jesus answered, “You would have no power over me if it were not given to you from above. Therefore the one who handed me over to you is guilty of a greater sin.” ~ John 19:11 I had a plan for this week. I had planned on talking about the various services of the days of Triduum (Maundy Thursday, Good Friday, Holy Saturday). They are my favorite services of the year. But this year, they won’t be happening. At least, not in the way they usually happen. A lot of my plans for
Holy Week Resources
Lent 2020 has seen us give up far more than chocolate, soda pop, or Facebook. COVID-19 has us giving up familiar routines, gathering together, seeing family and friends in person, and so much more during this Lenten season. It's been so overwhelming for me that its hard to remember that it is Lent. But this upcoming Sunday is Palm Sunday and the start of Holy Week. I'll admit, this next week is going to be hard for me. Holy Week services are some of my absolute favorite s
Peace be With You
“And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.” Philippians 4:7 With all that is in the news right now, peace is hard for a lot of us to find. There is a lot to worry about. Will you and your family stay healthy? And if you don’t, will there be medical care available? What does the long term picture look like for school with this unprecedented shut down? Just how long will we need to stay at home? When
