“The Lord instructed someone to write down the vision he provided, so that anyone who read it could respond.” – Habakkuk 2:2
Jesus, Unhook Us from the Crazy! It was the final week of Jesus’ life—the week we now call Holy. Two days before the Passover meal, three days before He would be crucified, Jesus sat with His disciples on the Mount of Olives. The world around them was chaotic, oppressive, and uncertain. They came to Him,…
In her book, Send Me Where No One Wants to Go, missionary Carole Ward recounts a powerful story. While working as a nurse, she would kneel at each patient’s bedside, praying for their healing. Her supervisor told her to stop. Carole, unwavering in her faith, responded, “I cannot stop because prayer is the most important thing…
Abide: The Restful Life Finding Sabbath and Solitude in a Busy World Ever Been in a Hurry? Early one cold Sunday morning, I quietly got dressed in the dark so my husband, Lee, and our three children could keep sleeping. I had to leave early to preach at an 8 AM service, while Lee, pastoring…
The Advent season is upon us, a time when we reflect on the story of Christ’s birth. This year, our sermon series invites us to visit the homes of the four Gospel writers: Mark, Matthew, John, and Luke. Today, we enter Mark’s home to hear his account of the Savior’s arrival. A Christmas Memory: Judy’s…
Families have stories we tell and retell. These stories shape us, helping us understand who we are and where we come from. They explain the quirks, the values, and even the mistakes that define us. I remember coming home from a family visit in Georgia. One morning, I woke up to hear my dad sharing…
Advent Reflections: Journeying Through the Gospel Homes This Advent season, we’re stepping into the homes of the Gospel writers to hear their unique accounts of Jesus’ birth and mission. Each home offers a fresh perspective on the Savior’s arrival, drawing us deeper into the mystery and wonder of Christ’s incarnation. Mark: A Singular Focus Mark’s…
When I think of Mary, the mother of Jesus, there is a song that comes to mind: (Lyrics) Just a small-town girl, living in a lonely world. And that’s where the similarity ends. Don’t Stop Believin’ by Journey A few years ago, Pastor Judy served a church that hosted a living nativity on open ground near a high…
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