The Friendly Beasts || 12.31.2022

Merry Christmas to each and every one of you here in church with us or watching with us online. Today I have a fun message for you! This is a message that you get to be a part of. Turn to page 227 in your hymnal and let’s learn about the Friendly beasts. 1. Jesus,ContinueContinue reading “The Friendly Beasts || 12.31.2022”

Safety in God || Psalm 91:1 || Mid-Week Midrash #55

Psalm 91 assures strong protection from God against worldly dangers, offering wisdom and guidance to overcome hardships. The writer reflects on the blog’s journey, promising to continue sharing God’s word in the future.

How Did We Get Here || Christmas Eve

Good evening, everyone! Tonight, I want to focus on a conversation between two people that changed humanity’s course and has gathered us here tonight. It comes from Luke 1:26-38. We will break this conversation up into a couple of parts and talk about some essential parts that will hopefully help you understand the importance. Let’sContinueContinue reading “How Did We Get Here || Christmas Eve”

Showing Up || Worship Helpers || Part 5 (FINALE)

Over this series, I’ve introduced you to different worship aids that have hopefully helped you pray and worship more efficiently for you. These aids can be done anywhere, at any time, in a way that works for you. Today, I want to talk about encouraging each other to feel comfortable using whatever aid they mayContinueContinue reading “Showing Up || Worship Helpers || Part 5 (FINALE)”

Watch What You Pray || Worship Helpers || Week 3

Today, we are focusing on how to use our words to do good and not harm. If you’ve had to learn to watch what you say, raise your hand or put in the chat, “I’ve heard that.” It’s a fairly common practice that we teach children and youth throughout their life. I agree it’s aContinueContinue reading “Watch What You Pray || Worship Helpers || Week 3”

Price of Your Soul || Mark 8:36 || Mid-Week Midrash #54

The soul is invaluable, worth more than all the world’s goods. Choosing Jesus over worldly possessions is crucial for eternal wealth. Jesus’s teachings emphasize love, care, and forgiveness, guiding our actions and priorities.

Singing During the Struggle || A Grinchy Christmas || Week 4 (FINALE)

If you’ve been following How the Grinch Stole Christmas in our Family Sunday School, we heard that the Grinch executed his plan. All the Christmas decorations are gone. All the Christmas gifts are gone. Christmas is ruined, or is it? As the Grinch perches at the top of his mountain, celebrating his supposed victory, he hears singing?ContinueContinue reading “Singing During the Struggle || A Grinchy Christmas || Week 4 (FINALE)”

Love Your Spouse || Ephesians 5:25-26 || Mid-Week Midrash #53

Husbands are called to love their wives as Christ loved the church, with unreserved, sacrificial, and selfless love. This sets a standard of purity and care that extends to all relationships.

Light in the Darkness || A Grinchy Christmas || Part 3

We often hear that Jesus doesn’t come to remove the darkness in our lives but instead lights the darkness. Some may say, “Is that the same thing?” “Does the darkness come back after the light goes away?” The dark doesn’t always represent something terrible. Instead, it helps us readjust our focus to see what’s happeningContinueContinue reading “Light in the Darkness || A Grinchy Christmas || Part 3”

Raise Your Kids Wisely || Ephesians 6:4 || Mid-Week Midrash #52

Paul urges parents not to provoke their children but to raise them with the teachings of the Lord, emphasizing discipline, respect, and foundational values. This approach fosters a healthy relationship and guides children to live by God’s principles.