Category: Bible Study

Adventures in Sunday School

I'm married to a pastor. I work on the church staff. I lead small groups for both women's and student ministries. I wasn't looking for more ways to serve. But they needed teachers, and Tween has been a student helper with the 4-year-old class. Which is better for me than the 2-year-old class; the only time … Continue reading Adventures in Sunday School

A Sheep’s Prayer

Hi, Jesus! Hmm, guess I don’t have to say “Hi,” do I? The shepherd never leaves the sheep. You’re always with me. Though the sheep sometimes wander off, don’t they? Um, don’t we? (Cough) Don’t I? Even when my feet don’t wander, I take my eyes off you. I forget you’re here. I forget you’re … Continue reading A Sheep’s Prayer

On the Go

To my senior quote in my high school yearbook I included Matthew 28:20--"And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age." With life as I knew it coming to an end and a future on the horizon I could barely imagine, I relished the comfort that Jesus would always be with me. No matter … Continue reading On the Go

What’s Gonna Work?

One of Teen's favorite preschool TV shows was the Nick Jr show, Wonder Pets. A turtle, a guinea pig, and a duckling, all preschool classroom pets, spent their after hours working together to save animals in trouble. They sang: "What's gonna work? Teamwork! What's gonna work? Teamwork!" That became a silly motivational mantra in our house, especially … Continue reading What’s Gonna Work?

Better Together

I've been thinking about community... Recently a friend posted about setting "Better Together" goals with her husband. It got me thinking (thanks, Cara!). I'm not much of a goal setter, too generally scatter-brained. But Guy's more organized along those lines. What if we set goals together and held each other accountable? During my Inauguration Day … Continue reading Better Together

Why? Glorify!

I awoke today with a few thoughts roiling around in my brain: I don’t feel well. I feel like a 13-year-old girl for all the drama in my life right now. When you want to ask WHY?, it’s time to worship. Huh? Those may seem unrelated, but they make perfect sense to me. The drama … Continue reading Why? Glorify!

“Come & See…”

Advent is a season of anticipation, and each year I find myself looking for two things: perfect and imperfect. As I wrote about here, I look for that moment when the Spirit of Christmas arrives. When I can't shut out sublime tears, when goosebumps shake me with shivers of joy and revelry and hope: Christmas is … Continue reading “Come & See…”

Merry Christmas 2016!

In a world of broken promises, a world of broken peace, a world of brokenness, oh how we need the promises of God, fulfilled in Jesus! Today, more than ever, I am praying for peace for people everywhere, especially for those who cannot call Christmas "merry." Advent Wreath Candlelighting for Christmas – The Promise Fulfilled … Continue reading Merry Christmas 2016!

Advent Wk3 – The Song of Glory

Years ago a pastor-friend shared from the Sunday chancel that, each year during Advent, he awaits the moment when Christmas will arrive. That feeling of wonder, the child-like joy-filled Christmas spirit, or truly, the Spirit of God who dreamed the first dreams of Christmas. Every year since I've readily anticipated that moment and still every year … Continue reading Advent Wk3 – The Song of Glory

Advent Week 2 -The Promise of a King

In Luke 1, the angel Gabriel announces the divinely-appointed births of two world-changing babies. First he tells Zechariah that Elizabeth will give birth to John the Baptist. Next he tells Mary that she will give birth to the King, the long-awaited Messiah. Zechariah and Mary both respond with a question. Zechariah: "How can I be sure of … Continue reading Advent Week 2 -The Promise of a King