Yesterday, Bobbye and I spoke at a Women's Tea in Manhattan Beach. Because it was the day before Mother's Day, many women who are mothers were honored in the room. There were also many women in the room who were not mothers for a variety of reasons. Some of them said that they did not …
The Holy Week Experience: Sharing the Journey to Easter Together
My Masters Program post course project included hosting four sessions of services focusing on Jesus' last week on earth. Holy Week begins with Palm Sunday and ends with the Crucifixion. The components of the week that I prepared included a foot washing service, communion, Peter versus Judas, a candle lighting services, the burning of our …
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Well, I am not posting pictures right now but I do want to quickly write what's been going on this past week. Our Bible study group has been participating in Holy Week. Holy Week starts on Palm Sunday but Monday through Thursday, we have been learning and experiencing what happened the week before Jesus was …
Friend with God
It's been one week since the Power of Friendship Conference. Every day since the conference, I have thought about writing a blog and every day my thoughts have been scattered and I have been tired. Doing this event every year is like preparing for a wedding. However, there is no honeymoon and there are evaluation …
Long Lasting Friendships
Every year, the conference stories are amazing that I am surprised to be surprised by them again. This year, I have answered our secondary line a lot so I have had the privilege of hearing the testimonies from previous years first hand. A woman called in to buy 5 tickets for the Power of Friendship …
“What’s the Point?”
Last night, Bobbye and I had the Power of Friendship Volunteer meeting and then we went straight into Bible study. Sometimes we teach together and sometimes we teach apart. I had a message prepared for Joshua 3 but knew during the homework question and answer time that the message was more for me than for …
Seeking the Face of God
It's been 2 weeks since I heard Pastor Norm Shoemaker give his devotional on seeking the face of God and yet, I cannot stop thinking and praying about it. It's funny how a 10 minute devotional can penetrate my heart for days when I might forget the point of an hour message by lunch time …
Happy Valentines Day!
We had a low attendance at Bible Study tonight...I blame it on Valentines! But for those of us who did attend, we studied Joshua 2 on Rahab. How kind of the Lord to allow the study of Rahab to be on Valentines Day. Regardless of her previous occupation and reputation, the Lord gave her a …
Friendship
FriendshipGod wants to have a deep personal intimate relationship with you. Yes, you! His desire is to fill you from the inside out so your presence may overflow to impact the world around you.We will not change by filling our lives with Christian things but we will change if we cling to the Lord through …
An Authentic Pastor said…
the ministry is a great haven for the workaholic and the sloth. Balance does not come easily in any occupation. Pray for Wisdom.
