June 2015 Fellowship BBQ
Even though it rained, we had a great time at the BBQ!
Together We Can Make a Difference
In seminary, I participated in a Christian Education program called the Alpha program. It is a guided study about what it means to be a Christian. It hits on all of the traditions of Christianity. But what struck me the most was the tradition of using the laying on of hands to heal. I have … [Read more…]
Calm in the Boat
As a child, I did a lot of fishing with my father and two brothers. As I look back at those memories, I find a sense of solitude and comfort. When I got older, my father bought a canoe. In high school one summer, he invited me to go fishing with him. I was bored … [Read more…]
Seeds of Faith
August 16, 2007 was the day my eldest nephew was born. My whole family was nervous and excited. I spent a lot of time with my brother and sister-in-law that week. And as Jen slept one day, I was speaking with my brother Jason. Jason looked exhausted both emotionally and physically. And we had a … [Read more…]
God’s Presence
I love the stories of the book of Genesis. They are thrilling, entertaining, and full of intrigue while all at the same speaking to the presence of God in the lives of humanity. Sometimes we wish we could hide ourselves from the face of God. Sometimes we wish we could hide from the realities of … [Read more…]
A Universal Tongue
In my first year of Seminary, I went on a mission trip with my denomination to Mexico. It was part of our denominational education. All NACCC students from across the country were flown into Mexico City. But I was only given a ticket with a destination. This was my first trip and I knew no … [Read more…]
Join Us for Our Pentecost Service
Come join us as we celebrate Pentecost on May 24, 2015 at 10:00 am at our church in Easton, CT. We will be celebrating the coming of the Holy Spirit to Jesus’ early followers with a special service and by lighting 12 candles that represent the Apostles. It is a celebration of the spirit alive … [Read more…]
Sing Your Song of Praise
This week, I thought a lot about singing our praises to God. I have a coworker who everyday says a prayer of thanksgiving just because she woke up and was able to go to work. This past Thursday was Ascension Day, in the Christian calendar this is the day when Christ ascended into the heavens … [Read more…]
Love
When I think of Jesus’ command to love others as he has loved us, I feel as if I somehow fall short. I feel like I always need redirection to remind me that I need to love first and judge later. This was something that my mother spent many long days trying to impart to … [Read more…]
Inspiration
What drives you to give in life? Let’s make a list of all of the inspirations that motivates us to Christ’s work. For me, I have been involved in churches my whole life and in the course of that time I have had several motivating factors that have kept me involved in the different functions … [Read more…]
