Life in the Christ Lane
Because He lives I can face tomorrow,
Because He lives all fear is gone;
Because I know He holds the future
And life is worth the living just because He lives. Bill and Gloria Gather
There are many instances in life when we get in a hurry, rush about, and forget that there is a still small voice that speaks to us. Let's start living life in the Christ lane. Then, when life's rush starts to get ahead of us, we can remember that because Christ lived, died, and rose again, we have become new persons in Christ. The old is gone. Behold, the new has come! It is because Christ holds our future that we need not fear.
Travel in the Christ lane! It's the only way to fully live.
I'll see you at the church house where we are going forth to Share the Joy!
Thanks be to God,
Lucia
Saturday, August 09, 2008
Tuesday, July 01, 2008
A Word from Your Pastor
Ice Cream, Hot Dogs, and Apple Pie
"O taste and see that the LORD is good: blessed is the one who trusts in him." Psalm 34:8-9
As we enter the “dog days of summer”, let’s get our sunscreen ready, our new beach towels fluffed and folded, and be ready for all the good God has in store. We might catch ourselves whining about the heat, but then we remember that God is good and each of us is blessed who trusts in God. No matter what we might face this summer, what grief weighs heavy on our shoulders, what disappointments we encounter, God cares and loves us more than we can fathom.
As a young adult, I had a daydream of running through a grassy field, the wind in my hair, troubles behind me, in full embrace of life and love. Often I go back to that dream. Now, I picture myself running into God’s arms, much like Jesus playing with the young children of Judea. He told the disciples, “Let them come unto me, for theirs is the Kingdom of Heaven!” God tells each of us, “Come to me, for yours is the Kingdom of Heaven. You are my children!”
So go ahead, eat the goodies of summer (sugar-free if need be) and delight in the Lord. Run into God’s arms. Share the joy with a friend, and always rejoice, for nothing will ever separate you from the love of Jesus Christ. Nothing! Ever!
"O taste and see that the LORD is good: blessed is the one who trusts in him." Psalm 34:8-9
See you at the church house.
Love and peace,
Lucia
"O taste and see that the LORD is good: blessed is the one who trusts in him." Psalm 34:8-9
As we enter the “dog days of summer”, let’s get our sunscreen ready, our new beach towels fluffed and folded, and be ready for all the good God has in store. We might catch ourselves whining about the heat, but then we remember that God is good and each of us is blessed who trusts in God. No matter what we might face this summer, what grief weighs heavy on our shoulders, what disappointments we encounter, God cares and loves us more than we can fathom.
As a young adult, I had a daydream of running through a grassy field, the wind in my hair, troubles behind me, in full embrace of life and love. Often I go back to that dream. Now, I picture myself running into God’s arms, much like Jesus playing with the young children of Judea. He told the disciples, “Let them come unto me, for theirs is the Kingdom of Heaven!” God tells each of us, “Come to me, for yours is the Kingdom of Heaven. You are my children!”
So go ahead, eat the goodies of summer (sugar-free if need be) and delight in the Lord. Run into God’s arms. Share the joy with a friend, and always rejoice, for nothing will ever separate you from the love of Jesus Christ. Nothing! Ever!
"O taste and see that the LORD is good: blessed is the one who trusts in him." Psalm 34:8-9
See you at the church house.
Love and peace,
Lucia
Friday, June 06, 2008
A Word from Your Pastor
SUMMER ON THE HORIZON
I appeal to you to remember God’s church this summer. You’ve heard the plea before. “The church still has to pay the bills even when you are on vacation!” As necessary as bill paying is, what concerns me more is how close we stay to the fount that gives us the living water of life. We need God. We need one another. We need the living water, especially when our tanks may be running dry. Stay close to the church this summer and to the people who are the church. Reach out and bring a friend to church. Introduce someone else to God again or for the first time. You may not know the difference you’ve made, but that person will. Share a lunch or a walk, smell the roses, drink the living water, serve others. You’ll be glad you did.
Happy summer! I’ll see you at the church house!
The LORD bless you and keep you; the LORD make his face to shine upon you, and be gracious to you; the LORD lift up his countenance upon you, and give you peace, (Num. 6:24-6)
Lucia
I appeal to you to remember God’s church this summer. You’ve heard the plea before. “The church still has to pay the bills even when you are on vacation!” As necessary as bill paying is, what concerns me more is how close we stay to the fount that gives us the living water of life. We need God. We need one another. We need the living water, especially when our tanks may be running dry. Stay close to the church this summer and to the people who are the church. Reach out and bring a friend to church. Introduce someone else to God again or for the first time. You may not know the difference you’ve made, but that person will. Share a lunch or a walk, smell the roses, drink the living water, serve others. You’ll be glad you did.
Happy summer! I’ll see you at the church house!
The LORD bless you and keep you; the LORD make his face to shine upon you, and be gracious to you; the LORD lift up his countenance upon you, and give you peace, (Num. 6:24-6)
Lucia
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