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…]
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…]
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…]
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…]
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…]
I was friends with a young woman in my second year of seminary who always talked about how caring and giving she was, how much she emulated the life of Jesus and that she never struggled with any of the teachings of the Bible. She and I had become really good friends, she became a … [Read more…]
Have you ever had trouble having faith in God’s presence? I would be surprised if anyone can say they have gone through life without doubting his presence from time to time. It is not always easy to see him in our everyday struggles. And then there are individuals, who remind us “God has a plan”. … [Read more…]
Have you ever worked so hard on something and had it be such a big part of your life that went it’s done you aren’t quite sure what to do with yourself? I believe we all go through this at various times in life. I would say that the very first time for me happened … [Read more…]
When I was a little girl, I looked forward to the Fourth of July parade Colchester had. It was always on a Sunday. I would go to church sitting in the choir loft with some of my church friends singing to the hymn sing and sometimes zoning out to the sermons. Rev. Dole would always … [Read more…]
Have you ever walked into somewhere and instantly felt that you were not welcome, wanted, or needed in that place? This morning I will share with you one of the most bizarre worship experiences I had ever had. When I was in college, I was active in a Gospel choir for about a year. My … [Read more…]
