Tag Archives: Praise and Worship

BLESS IT TO STRETCH IT!

The Good News! When you have a family who invites unexpected guests to meals you know the “bless it to stretch it” prayer pretty well. My grandmother was notorious for making sure new people who came in to our church, … Continue reading

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HEART POLLUTION

The Good News! The United States and other first world countries are so concerned with pollution of all the packaging we put around our food and other non biodegradable products that we throw into the garbage that it has become … Continue reading

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SIMPLE, UNCOMPLICATED MINISTRY – JESUS

The Good News Bigger is better! Pull out all the stops! Do what no one else has done! Make it as exciting as possible to draw a crowd! Then the crew goes to work to do just that. Busyness ensues … Continue reading

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JUST THAT KID…

The Good News What is the first thing you hear at a family reunion from older folks who haven’t seen you in years? They might mean well…or not…but the “Captain Obvious” comment is always the same, “My, how you’ve grown!” … Continue reading

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RISKY FAITH!

The Good News! Randy and I dreamed of becoming teachers of kids. We knew before entering college that’s what we were meant to do. We met those goals, doing it the hard way sometimes by getting married in the middle … Continue reading

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NEVER WITHOUT A STORY!

The Good News Are you the person who breaks into song…whatever the situation…you recall a song first? I am that person. Usually the song is ironic and humorous for the circumstance. It’s just how I was built. Apparently, I have … Continue reading

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STORYTELLING The Good News! Mark is now to the point in his testimony of the Good News of Jesus where stories are told to explain the mission, motive of heart and righteous behavior of God’s people. Mark 4, The Message … Continue reading

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RAISING THE ROOF!

The Good News! Raising the roof means something exciting these days, doesn’t it! I wonder if this phrase goes back in time to when all the neighbors would com together in pioneer days to literally raise the roof for another … Continue reading

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BUT PEOPLE FOUND HIM…

The Good News! “Look, there he is!” “I knew if I waited here over night I would catch a glimpse of him!” “Where is he going now?” “I want to go there, too!” “Do you think he will see us?” … Continue reading

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OVERWHELMED?

The Good News! There are times in our lives that it feels like every one you know needs something from you at the same time. Your church wants you to volunteer for a really good work, your family needs you … Continue reading

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