Team Value
When you hear the word, “team” what comes to your mind? Do you think of sports? Maybe a work group? Have you been on a team for a class project? Do you prefer to do things solo, like Pilates or other one-person exercises, or do you like playing on a team? Have you been on a team that was frustrating to you? What good experiences have you enjoyed in relation to being on a team?
The Investments
When we hear the word, “investment,” we can frequently think in financial contexts, considering things like money, earnings, profit, loss, interest and portfolios. I’d like to suggest, however, that, “investment” can have more than just a financial application. In thinking about investments, who has invested in you? If you reflect on your life, did you have some teachers who have made deposits in your growth and development? Have you had coaches who invested to make you a better player or competitor?
Navigating Giants
Do you have any giants in your life? Are there massive obstacles that seem to dwarf your abilities and talents? Sometimes we find ourselves in situations that seem to have gigantic adversity and maybe we feel intimated. For example, facing a health diagnosis that is very disturbing, experiencing a financial struggle that is well beyond our abilities and resources or trying to get into a school that feels like a huge long-shot. There are lots of ways that we could feel like we are in a ‘David and Goliath’ scenario.
Resurrection Essentials: Death
Do you need new life breathed into a situation, relationship, or circumstance? This series explores the essentials of resurrecting areas of our lives that need to be infused with hope, change, or sustenance.
Regular Stuff
In contrast to the “exciting” things, you might agree that lots of our daily living can often play out in the, “lather, rinse and repeat” cycle. I think that lots of life is comprised of doing daily stuff and maybe that can get boring and mundane. The “regular stuff” isn’t always exciting, but nevertheless, it is essential.
Interview with Glen Berteau!
Join Sarah as she interviews Glen Berteau who has a passion for saving the lost, reviving the found and equipping God’s leaders for ministry!
God Talk
Have you ever been frustrated because it seems like God isn’t talking to you? Have you ever asked God for an answer, and you felt like the reply was crickets? Have there been seasons in your life when you thought God was giving you the silent treatment, for whatever reason? All of these experiences, thoughts and feelings are valid and real. So, what do we do and how do we resolve these important struggles? Here are some reminders that you can dwell on.
Trauma Recovery: The Traveller and the Bandit
In part two of our series on trauma, we talk about the important figures in the parable of the Good Samaritan. Each of the characters present us with an opportunity to relate and respond to trauma and how to receive healing and recover.
Who do you see | Patient or Victim Sermon
Sarah teaches on seeing people as patients or victims in her latest sermon!
Trauma Recovery: The Parable Characters
In part two of our series on trauma, we talk about the important figures in the parable of the Good Samaritan. Each of the characters present us with an opportunity to relate and respond to trauma and how to receive healing and recover.
Being and Doing
When someone asks us about ourselves, we often give an answer that’s related to what we do as a profession: student, in-between jobs, teacher and things like that. If we are trying to get to know someone, it might be helpful to know their profession. But, knowing a person far exceeds knowing what they do. Human doing isn’t the same as human being.
Interview with Jonathan Cahn!
Don’t miss this captivating interview where Sarah Bowling and Jonathan Cahn discuss his heritage, the writing process, and the divine inspiration that fuels his books. Tune in for an insightful and inspiring conversation that will leave you wanting more!
Dog Lessons
Presently, we don’t have any pets in our home so when I go to various friends’ houses, I get to enjoy their dogs. To this end, I’ve been around West Highland Terriers, a Chihuahua, Bolognese, Australian Cattle Dogs and a rescue dog. All of these dogs are very unique, fun and challenging in different ways. It’s nice to enjoy them occasionally without having to do the daily work or pay the vet bills I’m also seeing some interesting lessons from these dogs that God can help me to employ.
Trauma Drama: The Healing Verbs
Trauma is an unfortunate part of living in a fallen world that we all experience—even those in Bible times. Through a study on the parable of the Good Samaritan, we will learn how traumatic events affect us, how we can receive healing, and how we can help to heal those who have also been affected by trauma.
Flip the Script 2, parts 3 & 4
Has Jesus ever flipped the script in your life and done the opposite of what you were expecting Him to do? Through this series, learn how Jesus may want you to flip the script in your own life and allow Him to use you to bring compassion, forgiveness, love, and understanding to a world that is traumatized and hurting.
Trauma Drama: The Healing Reaction
Trauma is an unfortunate part of living in a fallen world that we all experience—even those in Bible times. Through a study on the parable of the Good Samaritan, we will learn how traumatic events affect us, how we can receive healing, and how we can help to heal those who have also been affected by trauma.
Not In The Plan
Some people are planners and some aren’t so much into planning, you’re a “take it as it comes” kind of person. No matter what your disposition, all of us go through life and experience disasters, surprises, crises, pitfalls, accidents, windfalls, shocks, etc. In these times, it’s helpful to remember some things about God.
Flip the Script 2, parts 1 & 2
Has Jesus ever flipped the script in your life and done the opposite of what you were expecting Him to do? Through this series, learn how Jesus may want you to flip the script in your own life and allow Him to use you to bring compassion, forgiveness, love, and understanding to a world that is traumatized and hurting.
Trauma Drama: Defining Trauma
Trauma is an unfortunate part of living in a fallen world that we all experience—even those in Bible times. Through a study on the parable of the Good Samaritan, we will learn how traumatic events affect us, how we can receive healing, and how we can help to heal those who have also been affected by trauma.
Getting Anxious
Where do we look and what do we do when we’re under pressure, when we are experiencing intense stresses? Do we continually focus on the dwindling resources, time deadlines, etc? Do we act on impulse, as a stress relief, maybe to help ourselves feel better? What do we do and where do we focus?
Flip the Script 3 & 4
Has Jesus ever flipped the script in your life and done the opposite of what you were expecting Him to do? He flipped the script on James, John, and the religious leaders of His time when He told the Parable of the Good Samaritan. Through this series, learn how Jesus may want you to flip the script in your own life and allow Him to use you to bring compassion, forgiveness, love, and understanding to a world that is traumatized and hurting.
Summer Favorites
Summer reminds me that God bakes into our human existence the need for pause and margin. When we structure our lives such that they remain in a state of perpetual action and achievement, we exchange short term results for long term sustainability. There’s a reason that God created the Sabbath and God made it one of the top priorities in the Ten Commandments. God says that rest is important, full stop.
Trauma Drama: The Parable Answer
Trauma is an unfortunate part of living in a fallen world that we all experience—even those in Bible times. Through a study on the parable of the Good Samaritan, we will learn how traumatic events affect us, how we can receive healing, and how we can help to heal those who have also been affected by trauma.
Flip the Script 1 & 2
Has Jesus ever flipped the script in your life and done the opposite of what you were expecting Him to do? He flipped the script on James, John, and the religious leaders of His time when He told the Parable of the Good Samaritan. Through this series, learn how Jesus may want you to flip the script in your own life and allow Him to use you to bring compassion, forgiveness, love, and understanding to a world that is traumatized and hurting.
The Power Struggle
Watching or being in a power struggle isn’t a new experience in our human journey. I’ve seen and experienced power struggles in a variety of situations, including: passengers on an airplane, an argument between a police officer and a driver, parents confronting a teacher about their child’s grade, workplace disagreements, sibling sniping, sport competitions and lots more.
Be Strong and Courageous: Handling Transition Setbacks
We’ve all dealt with various transitions in our lives—whether big or small. Perhaps you’re going through one now. As the Israelites left the wilderness where they had been wandering for 40 years to enter the promised land, Joshua was told over and over to be strong and courageous. This series will help you discover that through the power of Holy Spirit, you can also be strong and courageous, conquering whatever transition you may be facing today!
Journeys with Jesus: In the Middle
Sarah teaches on the story of the good Samaritan, how we react after trauma, and how to be a patient not a victim!
Travel Lessons
I recently did a fair amount of traveling in Asia – some work for Saving Moses and some vacation. As with all travel, you do your best to plan such that you try to avoid unnecessary challenges and unpleasant experiences. But alas, it’s impossible to anticipate every twist so it’s important to lean into God whether you’re traveling for vacation, work or just doing the journey of life. Here are some lessons that I’m learning along the way.
Be Strong and Courageous: Overcoming Obstacles during Transitions
We’ve all dealt with various transitions in our lives—whether big or small. Perhaps you’re going through one now. As the Israelites left the wilderness where they had been wandering for 40 years to enter the promised land, Joshua was told over and over to be strong and courageous. This series will help you discover that through the power of Holy Spirit, you can also be strong and courageous, conquering whatever transition you may be facing today!
Be Strong and Courageous: The Process of Transitions
We’ve all dealt with various transitions in our lives—whether big or small. Perhaps you’re going through one now. As the Israelites left the wilderness where they had been wandering for 40 years to enter the promised land, Joshua was told over and over to be strong and courageous. This series will help you discover that through the power of Holy Spirit, you can also be strong and courageous, conquering whatever transition you may be facing today!
Transitions: Part 3
I’m not unfamiliar with obstacles, rejection, resistance, criticism and outright hostility. At the same time, I know that getting to a goal or accomplishing something can be a long process and also that achievements go hand in hand with obstacles and resistance. Perhaps the obstacles and resistance make the achieving of goals all the more significant and important.
Using Talents Wisely: Saving a Nation
We each have supernatural gifts and abilities but using them can have a wide range of results and experiences (both positive and negative). So, how do we use them wisely? Join Sarah as she teaches about how to use our gifts with wisdom and discernment by looking at the life of Joseph.
Be Strong and Courageous: Receiving Help for Transitions
We’ve all dealt with various transitions in our lives—whether big or small. Perhaps you’re going through one now. As the Israelites left the wilderness where they had been wandering for 40 years to enter the promised land, Joshua was told over and over to be strong and courageous. This series will help you discover that through the power of Holy Spirit, you can also be strong and courageous, conquering whatever transition you may be facing today!
Transitions: Part 2
We all go through seasons and changes – that’s the nature of life. Maybe some of us go through changes with more grace and maybe some of us go through transitions with gritted teeth and white knuckles. In last week’s blog, we talked about the importance of our internal orientation related to change and in this week’s blog, I’ll talk about people. I’m also using the beginning of the book of Joshua to help us gain wisdom and grace for navigating change, particularly with people.
Using Talents Wisely: Supernatural Strategy
We each have supernatural gifts and abilities but using them can have a wide range of results and experiences (both positive and negative). So, how do we use them wisely? Join Sarah as she teaches about how to use our gifts with wisdom and discernment by looking at the life of Joseph.
Be Strong and Courageous: Going through Transitions
We’ve all dealt with various transitions in our lives—whether big or small. Perhaps you’re going through one now. As the Israelites left the wilderness where they had been wandering for 40 years to enter the promised land, Joshua was told over and over to be strong and courageous. This series will help you discover that through the power of Holy Spirit, you can also be strong and courageous, conquering whatever transition you may be facing today!
Transitions: Part 1
How do you navigate change? Is change a trainwreck waiting to happen or do you relish change because it’s exciting? Are you in the middle of any changes now? Do you know someone who is in the midst of changes or transitions? In thinking about changes and transitions, I’m going to do a three-part series on this subject because we can get lots of helpful wisdom and ideas to navigate our personal transitions. To do this, we’re going to look at the book of Joshua in the Old Testament, because it’s a book that is situated in the crosshairs of change.
Using Talents Wisely: Visions in Prison
We each have supernatural gifts and abilities but using them can have a wide range of results and experiences (both positive and negative). So, how do we use them wisely? Join Sarah as she teaches about how to use our gifts with wisdom and discernment by looking at the life of Joseph.
That’s Not Fair!
There are lots of opportunities in life that revolve around the fairness concern and there are plenty of situations in the Bible that speak to this issue. One such scenario is the whole tension between Hannah and Peninnah that’s discussed in 1 Samuel 1. These women were married to the same man, Elkanah, and they had very different experiences. To begin with, Peninnah had several children. At this time in history, having children positioned her to have value. In contrast, Hannah was barren and that was a huge detractor for her importance, even though this was unfair.
Resurrection Essentials: Pervasion
Do you need new life breathed into a situation, relationship, or circumstance? This series explores the essentials of resurrecting areas of our lives that need to be infused with hope, change, or sustenance.
Using Talents Wisely: When Gifts Backfire
Join Sarah Bowling as she teaches on using the talents and gifts God has given you! We each have supernatural gifts and abilities but using them can have a wide range of results and experiences (both positive and negative). So, how do we use them wisely? Join Sarah as she teaches about how to use our gifts with wisdom and discernment by looking at the life of Joseph.
Niche Languages
Since you’re reading this blog, it’s safe to assume that you have some proficiency in English such that we have some basic common ground with our communication. Because we have some basic commonality with communication, sometimes we make assumptions that the other person understands what we’re saying. This can be true when we order fast food, do some regular daily activities and pleasantries. However, I’ve had some interesting experiences lately with “niche languages.”
Resurrection Essentials: Sustainment
Do you need new life breathed into a situation, relationship, or circumstance? This series explores the essentials of resurrecting areas of our lives that need to be infused with hope, change, or sustenance.
Interview with Ray Leight!
Join Sarah as she interviews identity coach, mental health advocate, and follower of Jesus, Ray Leight!
Identity Check: ἄγω
In our world, a person’s identity is a big deal. It’s important for financial reasons, the integrity of a person’s interactions, stability with communication, and lots more reasons. It’s also interesting to consider that the Bible has some important things to say about our identity; particularly related to the Greek verb, “ἄγω.” This is a pretty common verb that’s used in the New Testament, and it means, “to lead.”
Resurrection Essentials: Selection
Do you need new life breathed into a situation, relationship, or circumstance? This series explores the essentials of resurrecting areas of our lives that need to be infused with hope, change, or sustenance.
Interview with Jason Cusick!
Sarah Bowling interviews Jason Cusick – listen to their thought-provoking conversation!
Jason Cusick is a pastor, father, and artist! He pastors in southern California and used to be hospital chaplain in the oncology unit. You don’t want to skip this interview!
Resurrection Essentials: Recognition
Do you need new life breathed into a situation, relationship, or circumstance? This series explores the essentials of resurrecting areas of our lives that need to be infused with hope, change, or sustenance.
Strength and Courage
New seasons, new assignments, new locations, new challenges all require strength and courage. Recently, I started reading the book of Joshua and I was impressed with the four times in the first chapter that Joshua is told to be strong and courageous. Three of these four times, it’s God who is telling Joshua to be strong and courageous. The other time is when the Israelites told him the same thing.
Conversations with Jacob: Walking with God
The conversations we have every day are extremely important and can impact the people around us, our circumstances, and even our futures. Walk with Sarah through the life of Jacob and the conversations he has with his family, his employer, and most importantly, God.
Delights and Dangers of Routines
For me, I have daily routines like brushing my teeth, washing my face, reading something in the Old Testament, a Psalm and something in the New Testament. I have certain ways that I chop lettuce when I make a salad and there’s a pattern I tend to follow when I shovel snow. There’s no doubt that I can adjust the routines and mix things up – sometimes I do just that. But I find it helpful to have routines, until it’s not helpful.
Resurrection Essentials: Death
Do you need new life breathed into a situation, relationship, or circumstance? This series explores the essentials of resurrecting areas of our lives that need to be infused with hope, change, or sustenance.
Flip the Script: Direction
Join Sarah Bowling as she teaches on flipping the script with direction!
Conversations with Jacob: Reconciling Differences
The conversations we have every day are extremely important and can impact the people around us, our circumstances, and even our futures. Walk with Sarah through the life of Jacob and the conversations he has with his family, his employer, and most importantly, God.
Groan or Grown
Lots of times when I tell a joke, people groan because my jokes are pretty terrible. For example, why can’t you hear a pterodactyl (dinosaur) go the bathroom? Because the “p” is silent. Now you can see why people would “groan” at my jokes. It’s interesting to me that groan and grown sound the same and you can only tell the difference by their spelling or context. At the same time, when we grow, we can “groan” because of the growing pains – like maybe when you joints ached as a teenager.
Conversations with Jacob: Important Decisions
The conversations we have every day are extremely important and can impact the people around us, our circumstances, and even our futures. Walk with Sarah through the life of Jacob and the conversations he has with his family, his employer, and most importantly, God.
Seasonal Lessons
I like Spring! I appreciate how Winter gets swallowed up in sunshine, warmer weather, singing birds, fragrant flowers, longer days and pervasive resurrection. Spring is a great time to reflect on the conclusion of Winter and the springboard for Summer. But no matter the season, we can look at Jesus’ life in a seasonal context to recognize and apply some important lessons for our daily living.
Flip the Script: Devout
Join Sarah Bowling as she teaches on flipping the script with devotion!
Unseen Injuries
I’m raising your awareness about unseen injuries because lots of people in our daily living have invisible pain. Some folks have physical maladies related to a variety of causes, but we don’t often see the evidence of such maladies nor their efforts to cope with the associated pain. Beyond the struggles people might have with physical challenges, lots of humans have injuries in their souls from traumatic experiences. Such traumas could include rejection, abuse, neglect, verbal and emotional wounds and lots more. The evidence of soul trauma can be demonstrated in a variety of ways, but at the most basic level, when we experience trauma, we usually revert to one of two things: fight or flight.
Flip the Script: Donkey
Join Sarah Bowling as she teaches on flipping the script with donkeys!
Flip the Script: Disciples
Join Sarah Bowling as she teaches on flipping the script with disciples!
Interview with Dr. Don Colbert!
Listen to this incredible interview with Dr. Don Colbert!
Anticipating Easter
What’s your favorite thing about Easter? Do you like the date as a milestone on the move into Spring? Do Easter egg hunts hasten your heart rate? Do you like the candies that are often associated with Easter, like Cadbury eggs, Peeps yellow marshmallow chicks, chocolate bunnies, pastel jellybeans, . . . ? Do you get really amped to think about Jesus’ resurrection? Maybe an Easter sunrise church service?
Flip the Script: Salvation vs. Condemnation
Join Sarah Bowling as she teaches on flipping the script with salvation versus condemnation!
Getting Some Pause
In less than two weeks, we have Easter Sunday and that’s a time of great celebration to remember Jesus’ resurrection. Leading up to Easter, we have Palm Sunday, Maundy Thursday and Good Friday. No doubt that the days that precede Easter are important to help us remember the journey that Jesus took to go to the cross and also experience resurrection.
Flip the Script: Redemption vs. Rejection
Join Sarah Bowling as she teaches on flipping the script with redemption versus rejection!
What kind of art does Jason do??
Sarah Bowling interviews Jason Cusick – watch and listen to their thought-provoking conversation!
Lessons for Starting: Keep Going
Do you struggle with starting (or finishing) things? Have you made New Year’s resolutions that didn’t pan out? In order to finish well you need to start well, which includes focusing on the future, leaving the past behind, and staying consistent, even when you face obstacles and struggles along the way. Watch and be encouraged!
Conversations with Jesus: Flip the Script
Sarah teaches on flipping the script in her latest sermon!
Flip the Script: Compassion vs Justification
Has Jesus ever flipped the script in your life and done the opposite of what you were expecting Him to do? He flipped the script on James, John, and the religious leaders of His time when He told the Parable of the Good Samaritan. Through this series, learn how Jesus may want you to flip the script in your own life and allow Him to use you to bring compassion, forgiveness, love, and understanding to a world that is traumatized and hurting.
Value in the Low Point
What are some of the low points that you’ve experienced in life? Have you had some setbacks or failures that have tripped you up? Low point experiences can bring us to our knees and cause us to be fully attentive to Jesus, praying for His help, intervention, wisdom, participation and presence. When I think about coming to Jesus for help in these low points, I’m reminded of several people who fell at Jesus’ feet and had some really incredible experiences. As you consider these examples, be aware of how Jesus could participate in your life.
Lessons for Starting: Fresh Start
Do you struggle with starting (or finishing) things? Have you made New Year’s resolutions that didn’t pan out? In order to finish well you need to start well, which includes focusing on the future, leaving the past behind, and staying consistent, even when you face obstacles and struggles along the way. Watch and be encouraged!
Questions for Jesus
Do you have any questions for Jesus? What would you want to ask Him? Maybe even more interesting, why would you want to ask Jesus the questions that you have? When Jesus lived on the earth, lots of people asked Him questions for various reasons. From these questions, we can see that people had a variety of questions for Him from very diverse motives. Sometimes, people were trying to trick or trap Jesus. Sometimes, people were wanting Him to do something for them. And sometimes, people had genuine curiosity and questions for Him, seeking to get answers for various dilemmas and struggles.
Flip the Script: Mercy vs. Judgement
Has Jesus ever flipped the script in your life and done the opposite of what you were expecting Him to do? He flipped the script on James, John, and the religious leaders of His time when He told the Parable of the Good Samaritan. Through this series, learn how Jesus may want you to flip the script in your own life and allow Him to use you to bring compassion, forgiveness, love, and understanding to a world that is traumatized and hurting.
Using Talents Wisely: Saving a Nation
We each have supernatural gifts and abilities but using them can have a wide range of results and experiences (both positive and negative). So, how do we use them wisely? Join Sarah as she teaches about how to use our gifts with wisdom and discernment by looking at the life of Joseph.
Flip the Script, Part 3
The religious establishment had a very pinched and regimented script that they wanted Jesus to follow, but routinely, He flipped the script on them. A great example of this flipping happened in the beginning of John 8. In this situation, we read about Jesus being in the temple, teaching, early in the morning. As He was teaching, the religious leaders interrupted Him by throwing a woman at His feet and making a very awkward commotion.
Holy Spirit Identity: Direction/Input
Sarah teaches on Holy Spirit identity in her latest sermon!
Using Talents Wisely: Supernatural Strategy
We each have supernatural gifts and abilities but using them can have a wide range of results and experiences (both positive and negative). So, how do we use them wisely? Join Sarah as she teaches about how to use our gifts with wisdom and discernment by looking at the life of Joseph.
Flip the Script, Part 2
Last week, we looked at the idea of flipping the script related to James and John asking Jesus about calling down fire to consume a Samaritan town who wasn’t welcoming Jesus. To their question, Jesus confronted their mindset and flipped the script when He rebuked them in Luke 9:56, “You do not know what kind of spirit you are of; for the Son of Man did not come to destroy men’s lives, but to save them.” For this week’s blog, I’d like to add to last week’s thoughts and consider the script-flipping that Jesus did with the parable of the Good Samaritan in Luke 10. Jesus told this parable as an answer to the question of a Jewish leader who was wanting to justify himself in addition to trapping Jesus in a religious challenge. The question that the Jewish leader asked Jesus was, “Who is my neighbor?”
Interview with Steven Scott!
Sarah Bowling interviews Steven Scott – listen to their thought-provoking conversation!
Using Talents Wisely: Visions in Prison
Join Sarah Bowling as she teaches on our own supernatural abilities, and how we utilise them!
Resources with Vision
Sarah discusses the resources that can come along with vision. Even our liabilities can be resources in God’s hands!
Using Talents Wisely: When Gifts Backfire
Join Sarah Bowling as she teaches on using the talents and gifts God has given you!
Jesus Gives Peter Vision
Sarah looks at Peter and the vision that Jesus puts in his life. How does this relate to us and Jesus’ vision for ourselves?
Interview with Carlie Terradez!
Sarah Bowling interviews Carlie Terradez – listen to their thought-provoking conversation!
Vision Resources: Assets and Liabilities Sermon
Join Sarah as she gives a sermon on vision resources! She focuses on assets and liabilities through the story of Peter.
Flip the Script, Part 1
Have you ever thought that you were being devoted to the cause of Christ, but found yourself in tension or conflict with people around you? I think this is a fairly common experience. It seems to me that this is kind of what was happening in the verses in Luke 9, referenced at the beginning of this blog. In these verses, James and John, two of Jesus’ disciples were reacting to the rejection of Jesus from a Samaritan village. Their response, to call down fire from heaven to consume the Samaritan village, could seem to be an ardent defense and strong support for Jesus. On the other hand, their response was really contrary to Jesus’ values and purpose for coming to earth.
Against the Grain
Do you ever feel like you’re doing life against the grain, contrary to what’s expected or normal? I think we can sometimes struggle to remain true to our interior convictions when the world around us doesn’t always complement or support our beliefs. And we can find ourselves in a season or situation when we are at odds against our environs.
Unlocking Wealth from the Courts of Heaven with Robert Henderson, Part 2
If you are experiencing financial hardship, discover how to enter the Courts of Heaven and unlock the abundance that’s reserved for God’s people! Join Sarah as she welcomes back Robert Henderson to discuss his book, Unlocking Wealth from the Courts of Heaven.
Unlocking Wealth from the Courts of Heaven with Robert Henderson, Part 1
If you are experiencing financial hardship, discover how to enter the Courts of Heaven and unlock the abundance that’s reserved for God’s people! Join Sarah as she welcomes back Robert Henderson to discuss his book, Unlocking Wealth from the Courts of Heaven.
Conversations with Jacob: Walking with God
The conversations we have every day are extremely important and can impact the people around us, our circumstances, and even our futures. Walk with Sarah through the life of Jacob and the conversations he has with his family, his employer, and most importantly, God.
Conversations with Jacob: Reconciling Differences
The conversations we have every day are extremely important and can impact the people around us, our circumstances, and even our futures. Walk with Sarah through the life of Jacob and the conversations he has with his family, his employer, and most importantly, God.
Conversations with Jacob: Important Decisions
The conversations we have every day are extremely important and can impact the people around us, our circumstances, and even our futures. Walk with Sarah through the life of Jacob and the conversations he has with his family, his employer, and most importantly, God.
Conversations with Jacob: Youthful Mistakes
The conversations we have every day are extremely important and can impact the people around us, our circumstances, and even our futures. Walk with Sarah through the life of Jacob and the conversations he has with his family, his employer, and most importantly, God.
Lessons for Starting: Keep Going
Do you struggle with starting (or finishing) things? Have you made New Year’s resolutions that didn’t pan out? In order to finish well you need to start well, which includes focusing on the future, leaving the past behind, and staying consistent, even when you face obstacles and struggles along the way. Watch and be encouraged!
God Speaks to Us
Sarah talks about the Shepherd’s journey to celebrate the birth of Jesus, and we learn that God speaks to us in context specific to us!
Lessons for Starting: Fresh Start
Do you struggle with starting (or finishing) things? Have you made New Year’s resolutions that didn’t pan out? In order to finish well you need to start well, which includes focusing on the future, leaving the past behind, and staying consistent, even when you face obstacles and struggles along the way. Watch and be encouraged!
Dealing with Bad Stuff
All of us have bad stuff that happens in our lives – some of the bad stuff might not be too bad at this moment. Or some of the bad stuff in your life right now is beyond horrific. It seems to be that dealing with bad stuff is part of what it means to be human. So who could we look at in the Bible to give us some ideas and wisdom on dealing with bad stuff?
Assets and Liabilities
All of us have assets and liabilities, strengths and weaknesses. It’s helpful when we can live wholly in our strengths and avoid our weaknesses, but life doesn’t always work out like that. In general, we live a blended life, enjoying our strengths as the assets God has put in our lives along with navigating our weaknesses, trying to offset our liabilities.
Conversations with Jacob Part 4
Do you have conversations with God? What do such conversations look like? Are you careful about what you say, how you express yourself, the emotions that you share with God, calibrating any anger or disappointment such that you aren’t disrespectful or hostile with God? If you get angry with God, do you withdraw, get sullen, cut back on church, worship, Bible studies or quiet times with God? Are you honest with God even if you don’t have a lot of faith or trust in God?
Interview with Alex Seeley!
Alex Seeley discusses her favorite book of the Bible, her passion for food, preaching, and her family!
Conversations with Jacob Part 3
Do you have brothers and/or sisters? What is your relationship like with your sibling(s)? If you have a sibling, you have likely had some challenging interactions with them and it’s possible that you might have some hot spots or tension with them now as an adult. For myself, I had a brother who was eight years older than me, and we didn’t have a close relationship in any way. There are lots of reasons why we weren’t close and maybe most of all, we had drastically different personalities and values.
Conversations with Jacob Part 2
Have you ever had some difficult conversations with an employer or employee? Have you ever received a review from work that was less than pleasant? Have you had to give a review to an employee that made you feel squeamish? In this blog, we’re looking at the conversations Jacob had with his uncle and employer, Laban. We’re doing this because this is the second part of this blog series that’s looking at the various conversations that Jacob had over the course of his life.
Gratitude: Filled with Everlasting Love
You may be used to hearing about giving thanks in November, but have you ever considered the gratitude that Jesus showed throughout the Gospels? In this series, we’ll look at three different situations where Jesus gave thanks, and finish in the Psalms on Thanksgiving Day. These aren’t your usual teachings on gratitude, so we encourage you to watch each episode!
Mind the Gap
If you go to London and ride the tube (subway), over the loudspeaker at all tube stations, you’ll repeatedly hear the phrase, “Mind the gap.” This announcement refers to the space between the platform and the train–the gap that could be hurtful if a passenger isn’t paying attention. It’s also interesting to think about a gap year, when someone takes a break after high school, before going to college. It can happen such that the year becomes a longer gap and it’s not uncommon for people to find their way in life without attending college.
Conversations with Jacob Part 1
For me, there are heaps of Bible folk with whom I’d like to chat. I think it would be fascinating to ask Abraham about his interactions with God, being told to leave his homeland and go where God would tell him to go. I’d love to chat with David to hear about his flight years from Saul, his intimacy with God and why he made various decisions about his kids. I’d be interested to do a Q&A with Paul to unpack his ideas about women being silent in church and keeping their heads covered – were those his thoughts based on the culture and era in which he lived? Another person I’d like to have some conversations with in the Bible is Jacob, whom we read about in Genesis. Truth be told, he’s one of my favorite people.
God Speaks to Us
Sarah talks about the Shepherd’s journey to celebrate the birth of Jesus, and we learn that God speaks to us in context specific to us!
Lessons for Starting: Fresh Start
Do you struggle with starting (or finishing) things? Have you made New Year’s resolutions that didn’t pan out? In order to finish well you need to start well, which includes focusing on the future, leaving the past behind, and staying consistent, even when you face obstacles and struggles along the way. Watch and be encouraged!
Gratitude: He Was Broken for You
You may be used to hearing about giving thanks in November, but have you ever considered the gratitude that Jesus showed throughout the Gospels? In this series, we’ll look at three different situations where Jesus gave thanks, and finish in the Psalms on Thanksgiving Day. These aren’t your usual teachings on gratitude, so we encourage you to watch each episode!
Lessons for Starting: Finish Well
Do you struggle with starting (or finishing) things? Have you made New Year’s resolutions that didn’t pan out? In order to finish well you need to start well, which includes focusing on the future, leaving the past behind, and staying consistent, even when you face obstacles and struggles along the way. Watch and be encouraged!
Gratitude: He Was Broken for You
You may be used to hearing about giving thanks in November, but have you ever considered the gratitude that Jesus showed throughout the Gospels? In this series, we’ll look at three different situations where Jesus gave thanks, and finish in the Psalms on Thanksgiving Day. These aren’t your usual teachings on gratitude, so we encourage you to watch each episode!
Gratitude: He Always Hears You
You may be used to hearing about giving thanks in November, but have you ever considered the gratitude that Jesus showed throughout the Gospels? In this series, we’ll look at three different situations where Jesus gave thanks, and finish in the Psalms on Thanksgiving Day. These aren’t your usual teachings on gratitude, so we encourage you to watch each episode!
Merry Christmas
How has your Christmas season been this year? Have you enjoyed the festivities? Do you feel settled and relaxed or stressed and frantic? My Christmas season has been busy – all the regular stuff and a few extra unexpected things. No matter what’s happened in the recent weeks, we’re closing in on Christmas in just a few days.
Gratitude: Bless Your Provision
You may be used to hearing about giving thanks in November, but have you ever considered the gratitude that Jesus showed throughout the Gospels? In this series, we’ll look at three different situations where Jesus gave thanks, and finish in the Psalms on Thanksgiving Day. These aren’t your usual teachings on gratitude, so we encourage you to watch each episode!
Jesus is our Wiseman!
Watch part of Sarah’s sermon discussing the wisemen’s journey to welcoming Jesus!
Christmas in Motion: The Birth of Jesus (God’s Love)
The holidays are a season of activity and motion. This Christmas, let’s stay in motion so that God can steer us in our pursuit of Jesus, who was God’s gift and expression of love for us.
Christmas in Motion Part 3
In the bustle of Christmas, it’s easy to lose track of the main thing. Which brings us to the third part of this blog series, “Christmas in Motion.” In the first two blogs, we looked at the activity and effort it took for Joseph and Mary to land in Bethlehem–thinking about that in terms of God’s help with miracles and some of the struggles we might go through in relation to God’s promises. In the second blog, we looked at the journey of the wisemen, making their way from the remote East to find Jesus, being led by a star to direct their journey. In this blog, we’re considering the shepherds in the field who received an angelic visitation and the instruction to look for the baby laying in a manger.
Christmas in Motion: The Shepherds (Reaction)
The holidays are a season of activity and motion. This Christmas, let’s stay in motion so that God can steer us in our pursuit of Jesus, who was God’s gift and expression of love for us.
Conversations with Jesus: When He Doesn’t Meet Your Expectations Sermon
Enjoy this sermon from Sarah, where she continues her series “Conversations with Jesus”. This time Sarah talks about what to do when Jesus disappoints us or doesn’t meet our expectations.
Christmas in Motion: The Magi (Purpose)
The holidays are a season of activity and motion. This Christmas, let’s stay in motion so that God can steer us in our pursuit of Jesus, who was God’s gift and expression of love for us.
Christmas in Motion Part 2
Christmas is a really festive time of the year, filled with activities and some obligations. In light of this season’s bustling, let’s take a few moments to think about the stuff that happened around Jesus’ birth. For this week, I’d like us to think about the activity or motion that happened with the Magi or wisemen making their way to worship the newborn king. In Matthew 2, we read about the Magi following the star for the King of the Jews that led them to Jerusalem. When we look at the wisemen of this era, we learn that these men came from the East, likely Babylon or Persia.
Interview with Yvon Attia!
Join Sarah as she interviews Yvon Attia. From Egypt to Australia, Yvon and her husband moved to America. Yvon grew up as a pastor’s kid and experienced intense persecution. She has a passion for God and His word, loves ministering to people, and shares how God walks through every fire with us!
Praying for Us
Sarah finishes her sermon by praying for us!
Christmas in Motion Part 1
Welcome to December and the launch into Christmas festivities! This is the time of year when everything seems to get really busy with parties, decorating, concerts, activities, shopping, wrapping, baking, etc. Truth be told, when the calendar turns to December, I always feel like I need to tighten my seat belt because life goes from fast to warp speed. Sometimes I resent the speed and hustle of Christmas, but I’ve been thinking about Jesus’ birth and how there was activity and motion around His birth.
Christmas in Motion: Joseph and Mary (Miracles)
The holidays are a season of activity and motion. This Christmas, let’s stay in motion so that God can steer us in our pursuit of Jesus, who was God’s gift and expression of love for us.
Conversations with Jesus – The Big Reveal Sermon
Enjoy this sermon from Sarah! She continues her series on conversations with Jesus, and explores the contrasts between the sinner woman and Mary during dinner with Jesus. Follow along in Luke 7:36-50, and John 12.
Who Will You Be?
Sarah wraps up her discussion of meals with Jesus, and gives us some things to consider!
The Gratitude Challenge
Do you ever struggle to be grateful in difficult seasons or challenging situations? How could a person be thankful who has recently been diagnosed with cancer or who lost a loved one, now struggling in the throes of grief? How is it possible to be grateful when there’s more month than money, when you work for a horrific boss or when you have a deep friendship that has gone awry?
Interview with Barry Bennett!
Join Sarah as she interviews teacher and missionary, Barry Bennett. Barry is a teacher from Andrew Wommack’s Charis Bible College in Woodland Park, Colorado. Healed from stage 4 cancer, he has a passion for the healing ministry and teaching all how to access it.
Do You Like to Laugh?
I like to laugh in the whole range of laughing. I like the little chuckles that I get when something is humorous. I like the spontaneous big laughs that happen from a surprising and funny experience or witty exchange. And I love the laughing that’s so massive that my belly aches and my eyes water. If you watch my YouTube channel or follow me on Instagram, you have probably heard me whip out a stupid joke, something corny and groan worthy. But no matter how bad my jokes are, I still like to laugh and I’m very convinced that it’s good to laugh!
Pausing with purpose: Pausing To Process
Do you ever find yourself in a rush? Trying to do many things at once and not getting a lot done? Sometimes we need to take a pause to get focused and listen to what Holy Spirit is trying to tell us. In this series, join Sarah as she talks about the importance and values of taking a pause while giving examples of when Jesus took pauses in his life.
Love Jesus More
Sarah discusses how Judas gets cranky about money, and Simon gets cranky about sin. Jesus speaks to the cranky and pours love into it. Sarah also reminds us we must love Jesus more than anything!
Managing Expectations
What do you expect from God? Do you think that if you obey God’s directives in your life that you will live a struggle free life? There are a lot of times when we read the Bible, we pray, extend our faith, trust God and hope that our efforts and obedience to God will facilitate a life of greater ease and less struggle. And no doubt, we can find lots of scenarios in the Bible that could affirm this transactional mentality. In the Bible, we can find a plethora of verses which confirm, “If I do everything right, according to godly principles, then my life will be smooth, prosperous and devoid of hardship.”
Pausing with Purpose: Pausing to Recover
Do you ever find yourself in a rush? Trying to do many things at once and not getting a lot done? Sometimes we need to take a pause to get focused and listen to what Holy Spirit is trying to tell us. In this series, join Sarah as she talks about the importance and values of taking a pause while giving examples of when Jesus took pauses in his life.
Snips and Quips for Practical Living
Over the course of some recent months, I’ve had the opportunity to enjoy reading and discussing the book of Proverbs. My discussions have been with various people in my church, folk who have a wide array of life experiences, diverse ages, different religious perspectives and political persuasions. It’s both interesting and comforting to me that Proverbs has wisdom for all of us, no matter our age, experiences and points of view.
Gratitude: Filled with Everlasting Love
You may be used to hearing about giving thanks in November, but have you ever considered the gratitude that Jesus showed throughout the Gospels? In this series, we’ll look at three different situations where Jesus gave thanks, and finish in the Psalms on Thanksgiving Day. These aren’t your usual teachings on gratitude, so we encourage you to watch each episode!
Gratitude: He Was Broken for You
You may be used to hearing about giving thanks in November, but have you ever considered the gratitude that Jesus showed throughout the Gospels? In this series, we’ll look at three different situations where Jesus gave thanks, and finish in the Psalms on Thanksgiving Day. These aren’t your usual teachings on gratitude, so we encourage you to watch each episode!
Gratitude: He Always Hears You
You may be used to hearing about giving thanks in November, but have you ever considered the gratitude that Jesus showed throughout the Gospels? In this series, we’ll look at three different situations where Jesus gave thanks, and finish in the Psalms on Thanksgiving Day. These aren’t your usual teachings on gratitude, so we encourage you to watch each episode!
Gratitude: Bless Your Provision
You may be used to hearing about giving thanks in November, but have you ever considered the gratitude that Jesus showed throughout the Gospels? In this series, we’ll look at three different situations where Jesus gave thanks, and finish in the Psalms on Thanksgiving Day. These aren’t your usual teachings on gratitude, so we encourage you to watch each episode!
Pausing with purpose: Pausing for What’s Next
Do you ever find yourself in a rush? Trying to do many things at once and not getting a lot done? Sometimes we need to take a pause to get focused and listen to what Holy Spirit is trying to tell us. In this series, join Sarah as she talks about the importance and values of taking a pause while giving examples of when Jesus took pauses in his life.
Dinner with Jesus
Sarah compares and contrasts the sinner woman and Mary, and how they each expressed their love to Jesus in similar ways!
The Difficult People
What kinds of people are difficult for you? Do you struggle with people who have different points of view than your perspective? Are you challenged with people who are unkind and/or self-absorbed? Do people who are less-than-moral bother you? Do you get cranky with self-righteousness folk?
When Jesus Disappoints: Lazarus and Jesus
Should Christians ever be disappointed in Jesus? Have you ever been disappointed in Jesus? Instead of denying or ignoring our disappointment, let’s dig into what it may be like to experience frustration or even disillusionment in Jesus. Using John 11 as our guide, this series will peel back the layers on expectations, assumptions, and the reality of what it’s like to be in a season of disappointment. Get ready to be encouraged by Jesus’ interactions with each person in this biblical account, how He handled their unmet expectations and ended up giving them so much more than they could have ever imagined!
Pausing with Purpose: Pausing to Prepare
Do you every find yourself in a rush? Trying to do many things at once and not getting a lot done? Sometimes we need to take a pause to get focused and listen to what Holy Spirit is trying to tell us. In this series, join Sarah as she talks about the importance and values of taking a pause while giving examples of when Jesus took pauses in his life.
Takeaway Tidbits
Sarah gives you her takeaways from this sermon!
When Jesus Disappoints: The Spectators and Jesus
Should Christians ever be disappointed in Jesus? Have you ever been disappointed in Jesus? Instead of denying or ignoring our disappointment, let’s dig into what it may be like to experience frustration or even disillusionment in Jesus. Using John 11 as our guide, this series will peel back the layers on expectations, assumptions, and the reality of what it’s like to be in a season of disappointment. Get ready to be encouraged by Jesus’ interactions with each person in this biblical account, how He handled their unmet expectations and ended up giving them so much more than they could have ever imagined!
What Are Your Routines?
Do you have things that you do every day, like brushing your teeth, wearing deodorant, changing clothes, making coffee / tea, etc.? It’s important to look at what we do or don’t do every day because such routines will predict our future in these respective areas. For example, for many years, I didn’t have the routine of flossing my teeth consistently. As a result, my dental hygienist would spend lots of time at each cleaning scraping my teeth, my gums would bleed, and I never enjoyed these appointments. As I’ve begun to integrate consistent flossing into my daily habits, my dental appointments have been lots quicker and significantly less painful.
Following Jesus
In our modern world, we have lots of people who say that they want to be Jesus followers. I am one of those people and I find it very challenging to be a Jesus follower. I suspect that my challenges aren’t much different than those who followed Him during His physical existence and those who followed Him shortly after His resurrection.
Interview with P. Brian Noble!
Join Sarah as she interviews special guest, Brian Noble. P. Brian Noble is an everyday guy who loves Jesus. He has been married for 20 years, and he’s a founder and CEO of Peacemaker Ministries.
Sheep, Shepherd and Shams Part 4
Join Sarah as she explores John chapters 9 and 10. This relevant teaching on sheep (us), the shepherd (Jesus), and shams (impostors) will help you learn to follow the Good Shepherd, recognize neutral and negative voices, and experience what relationship with Jesus is actually like.
When Jesus Disappoints: Mary and Jesus
Should Christians ever be disappointed in Jesus? Have you ever been disappointed in Jesus? Instead of denying or ignoring our disappointment, let’s dig into what it may be like to experience frustration or even disillusionment in Jesus. Using John 11 as our guide, this series will peel back the layers on expectations, assumptions, and the reality of what it’s like to be in a season of disappointment. Get ready to be encouraged by Jesus’ interactions with each person in this biblical account, how He handled their unmet expectations and ended up giving them so much more than they could have ever imagined!
When Jesus Disappoints: Martha and Jesus
Should Christians ever be disappointed in Jesus? Have you ever been disappointed in Jesus? Instead of denying or ignoring our disappointment, let’s dig into what it may be like to experience frustration or even disillusionment in Jesus. Using John 11 as our guide, this series will peel back the layers on expectations, assumptions, and the reality of what it’s like to be in a season of disappointment. Get ready to be encouraged by Jesus’ interactions with each person in this biblical account, how He handled their unmet expectations and ended up giving them so much more than they could have ever imagined!
Conversing with Jesus
We learn about Mary’s reaction to Jesus coming after Lazarus’s death. Instead of talking like Martha had, Mary is emotional. Jesus wept. Through this example we learn that Jesus speaks to us by how we are on the inside, emotional or calm, he will converse with us.
Let Jesus Exceed Expectations!
We have limitations that we project onto Jesus’ abilities. We need to give him the opportunity to exceed our expectations!
Thinking About Seasons
Have you noticed the change in the weather? Have the leaves on the trees begun to make a little bit of change in their color? Have you observed the sun rising a little later, setting a little sooner? Are you using your air conditioning less? And have you seen some changes with the birds? We are definitely changing seasons, moving away from summer and into the fall season with cooler temperatures, shorter days and maybe the hummingbirds are deciding to go where it’s warmer.
Walking On Water Part 3
Are you caught in the middle of a stormy circumstance? Do you feel like you can’t see Jesus because of the waves crashing around you? Gain inspiration from this timely word on reaching for Jesus during distracting or difficult seasons.
Deconstructed Healing Part 1
Are you or someone you love, sick or injured? Do you need healing? Receive hope through this series on John 5:1-16, when Jesus heals the man at the pool of Bethesda. Sarah makes timely observations on the adversity, attitude, agreement, and action that accompany healing. Listen and be encouraged!
Deconstructed Healing Part 2
Are you or someone you love, sick or injured? Do you need healing? Receive hope through this series on John 5:1-16, when Jesus heals the man at the pool of Bethesda. Sarah makes timely observations on the adversity, attitude, agreement, and action that accompany healing. Listen and be encouraged!
Deconstructed Healing Part 3
Are you or someone you love, sick or injured? Do you need healing? Receive hope through this series on John 5:1-16, when Jesus heals the man at the pool of Bethesda. Sarah makes timely observations on the adversity, attitude, agreement, and action that accompany healing. Listen and be encouraged!
Deconstructed Healing Part 4
Are you or someone you love, sick or injured? Do you need healing? Receive hope through this series on John 5:1-16, when Jesus heals the man at the pool of Bethesda. Sarah makes timely observations on the adversity, attitude, agreement, and action that accompany healing. Listen and be encouraged!
Show & Tell Part 1
Do you remember having “show and tell” in school? Where each student gets to show their assets and tell their classmates all about it? Join Sarah in this series on John 8:1-11, when Jesus’ teaching was interrupted by the Pharisees, with bringing in a woman caught in the act of sin. In that moment, the attention was taken off Jesus by putting the woman in the spotlight to be humiliated. Watch as Sarah makes deep connections about having a learner’s mindset, a humble heart, and a forgiving nature.
Show & Tell Part 2
Do you remember having “show and tell” in school? Where each student gets to show their assets and tell their classmates all about it? Join Sarah in this series on John 8:1-11, when Jesus’ teaching was interrupted by the Pharisees, with bringing in a woman caught in the act of sin. In that moment, the attention was taken off Jesus by putting the woman in the spotlight to be humiliated. Watch as Sarah makes deep connections about having a learner’s mindset, a humble heart, and a forgiving nature.
Show & Tell Part 3
Do you remember having “show and tell” in school? Where each student gets to show their assets and tell their classmates all about it? Join Sarah in this series on John 8:1-11, when Jesus’ teaching was interrupted by the Pharisees, with bringing in a woman caught in the act of sin. In that moment, the attention was taken off Jesus by putting the woman in the spotlight to be humiliated. Watch as Sarah makes deep connections about having a learner’s mindset, a humble heart, and a forgiving nature.
Show & Tell Part 4
Do you remember having “show and tell” in school? Where each student gets to show their assets and tell their classmates all about it? Join Sarah in this series on John 8:1-11, when Jesus’ teaching was interrupted by the Pharisees, with bringing in a woman caught in the act of sin. In that moment, the attention was taken off Jesus by putting the woman in the spotlight to be humiliated. Watch as Sarah makes deep connections about having a learner’s mindset, a humble heart, and a forgiving nature.
Sheep, Shepherd and Shams Part 1
Join Sarah as she explores John chapters 9 and 10. This relevant teaching on sheep (us), the shepherd (Jesus), and shams (impostors) will help you learn to follow the Good Shepherd, recognize neutral and negative voices, and experience what relationship with Jesus is actually like.
Sheep, Shepherds, and Shams Part 2
Join Sarah as she explores John chapters 9 and 10. This relevant teaching on sheep (us), the shepherd (Jesus), and shams (impostors) will help you learn to follow the Good Shepherd, recognize neutral and negative voices, and experience what relationship with Jesus is actually like.
Sheep, Shepherd, and Shams Part 3
Join Sarah as she explores John chapters 9 and 10. This relevant teaching on sheep (us), the shepherd (Jesus), and shams (impostors) will help you learn to follow the Good Shepherd, recognize neutral and negative voices, and experience what relationship with Jesus is actually like.
Revealing Jesus
In this passage we learn how Martha reacts to the news that Jesus is the resurrection. Martha returns to Mary mourning the death of their brother, and tells her who Jesus really is.
When Jesus Disappoints: Three Siblings and Jesus
Should Christians ever be disappointed in Jesus? Have you ever been disappointed in Jesus? Instead of denying or ignoring our disappointment, let’s dig into what it may be like to experience frustration or even disillusionment in Jesus. Using John 11 as our guide, this series will peel back the layers on expectations, assumptions, and the reality of what it’s like to be in a season of disappointment. Get ready to be encouraged by Jesus’ interactions with each person in this biblical account, how He handled their unmet expectations and ended up giving them so much more than they could have ever imagined!
Extravagant or Cranky
Do you pause to think about your reactions, words and decisions? Sometimes I go back through an experience or conversation and think about how I felt, what I said and how I behaved because I want to consider if I’d do or say things differently. There have been more than a few times when I’ve done this reflective exercise and I’ve decided that what I said or did wasn’t really accurate to what was in my heart. At the same time, there are times when I’ve been reflective and come to the conclusion that I accurately reflected what was in my heart.
The Basics
Sometimes, the world in which we live feels chaotic, stressful, uncertain and maybe even hostile. This can be really difficult to navigate, particularly when we have work challenges, family stresses, health struggles, financial difficulties, making important decisions for the future, along with loads more pressures. While I’m thankful that we’re moving forward in relation to recovering from the Covid pandemic, I also know that we can feel and be under tremendous stress in our daily living and we need divine help to keep the proverbial, “wheels on the bus.”
Pausing with purpose: Pausing To Process
Do you ever find yourself in a rush? Trying to do many things at once and not getting a lot done? Sometimes we need to take a pause to get focused and listen to what Holy Spirit is trying to tell us. In this series, join Sarah as she talks about the importance and values of taking a pause while giving examples of when Jesus took pauses in his life.
Be Authentic with Jesus
Sarah discusses a conversation between Jesus and Martha, where Martha expresses disappointment in Jesus for not being there to save Lazarus. Jesus then reveals to her who he really is, and shows us that we need to be our authentic selves to converse with Jesus.
Conversations with Jesus -When He Doesn’t Meet Your Expectations
Enjoy this sermon from Sarah, where she continues her series “Conversations with Jesus”. This time Sarah talks about what to do when Jesus disappoints us or doesn’t meet our expectations.
Jesus Can Disappoint
Enjoy this short Sunday sermon from Sarah, where she begins discussing how Jesus can disappoint us and starts to teach the story of Lazarus!
Why Do You Read Your Bible?
This is an interesting question to think about and maybe more so the answers that we choose. Over the course of my life, I’ve read the Bible for loads of different reasons. In my childhood, growing up as a pastor’s kid, I was often told that I should read my Bible. Consequently, I read the Bible for many years because I should, and that motivation worked for a little bit.
Jesus Fills the Gaps
Sarah explains how Jesus is always the missing man. She also gives us her takeaways from her message!
God’s Great Plans for You!
Jeremiah 29:11, “For I know the plans that I have for you,’ declares the Lord, ‘plans for welfare and not for calamity to give you a future and a hope.”
I love this verse, full stop. It has encouraged me more times than I could count, offering me comfort that God has really good plans, hope and a future for me. There have been seasons in my life where I’ve been discouraged and even hopeless. In these seasons, God has repeatedly encouraged me with this verse and I’m abundantly grateful.
Pausing with purpose: Pausing For What’s Next
Do you ever find yourself in a rush? Trying to do many things at once and not getting a lot done? Sometimes we need to take a pause to get focused and listen to what Holy Spirit is trying to tell us. In this series, join Sarah as she talks about the importance and values of taking a pause while giving examples of when Jesus took pauses in his life.
Who Would You Be?
Sarah talks about the woman who was found committing adultery and was thrown at Jesus’ feet. What does Jesus do as he is confronted by the leaders of this city? He shows them no one is above sin, and we must ask for forgiveness.
Pausing with Purpose: Pausing to Prepare
Do you every find yourself in a rush? Trying to do many things at once and not getting a lot done? Sometimes we need to take a pause to get focused and listen to what Holy Spirit is trying to tell us. In this series, join Sarah as she talks about the importance and values of taking a pause while giving examples of when Jesus took pauses in his life.
Unmet Expectations
“I hoped that this would be different!” I have no doubt that you’ve thought or said this more than once over the course of your life. Maybe you took an elective class in high school or college that was different than you thought, going into it. Perhaps you thought that a job would play out differently than the reality you experienced. And I think that we’ve all had relationships that didn’t turn out the way that we anticipated. In all of these experiences and others, we can find ourselves disappointed and maybe disillusioned.
Pervasive Mentality
Sarah discusses how the mindset in communities with illness or impairment can become pervasive. When you become well you need to give up your behaviors that accommodated the illness. Jesus also shows us that he is our missing man!
Sheep, Shepherd and Shams Part 4: Recognizing Shams and Impostors
Join Sarah as she explores John chapters 9 and 10. This relevant teaching on sheep (us), the shepherd (Jesus), and shams (impostors) will help you learn to follow the Good Shepherd, recognize neutral and negative voices, and experience what relationship with Jesus is actually like.
Getting Weary
I’ll bet you can think of a time in your life when you were dead tired, stretched beyond capacity, energy depleted and maybe even discouraged from the lack of progress or growth. I’ve had more than a few of these seasons and experiences in my life, such that it can be really tempting to quit. I remember many times when I wanted to give up, such as: trying to get better at playing basketball, getting frustrated with my German phonetics class in college, parenting challenges, feeling ineffective with teaching and writing and lots of other stuff.
Sheep, Shepard, and Shams Part 3: Following Jesus
Join Sarah as she explores John chapters 9 and 10. This relevant teaching on sheep (us), the shepherd (Jesus), and shams (impostors) will help you learn to follow the Good Shepherd, recognize neutral and negative voices, and experience what relationship with Jesus is actually like.
Five Shams
Sarah talk about the five shams that Jesus gives us, and explains what they are.
Individual Experiences, Part 3
In the recent few weeks, we’ve been looking at a family who was close to Jesus and their unique interactions with Him. We looked at Martha, her practical, rational discussion with Jesus and her concern with convention and achievement. We also looked at Mary last week and came to see that her experience with Jesus around her brother’s death was lots more emotional than Martha’s experience in the same event.
Jesus Restores Missing Relationships
Sarah discusses the story of the woman at the well. As their conversation continues we find out that Jesus is the person who can fix what is missing inside of her.
Sheep, Shepherd, and Shams Part 2: Jesus is Our Good Shepherd
Join Sarah as she explores John chapters 9 and 10. This relevant teaching on sheep (us), the shepherd (Jesus), and shams (impostors) will help you learn to follow the Good Shepherd, recognize neutral and negative voices, and experience what relationship with Jesus is actually like.
Individual Experiences, Part 2
When I was growing up, I had the opportunity to do a multiple day cruise. It was an amazing experience and on one of the nights, our small ship went through a very tumultuous storm. I remember trying to walk down the corridor after dinner, to get to our room, with lots of hugging the walls and railing, bobbing up and down like a cork and laughing my head off. I thought it was loads of fun to experience all of these gyrations, kind of like a free roller coaster ride with no seat belt. The next day, I quickly became aware that other people on the ship didn’t perceive the storm like I did. Lots of the passengers looked kind of green, maybe from throwing up and maybe from being tossed and turned in their beds. I still look back on this memory with a mischievous smirk.
Division in Conversation
Sarah digs into John chapter 10, and discusses how we don’t always understand what Jesus says. The questions we have when we don’t understand can lead to a better connection with Him!
Individual Experiences, Part 1
Have you ever gone through the same events with someone, but had a totally different experience? I was talking with a friend about one of our middle school teachers and she thought he was a total jerk. Her recollections about him revolved around his sarcasm, disdain and dismissive behaviors. For me, this same teacher wasn’t such a horrible guy. I remember him being kind of sarcastic, but more so, I remember having some really vigorous and engaging conversations about the Bible, theology, values and religious practices. To this day, my friend has a bad taste in her mouth about this teacher. In contrast, I’m grateful for him because I really dug into the Bible to have a more grounded idea of what I believed, rather than living on someone else’s opinions or coattails.
Sheep, Shepherds, and Shams: A Study of John 9-10
Join Sarah as she explores John chapters 9 and 10. This relevant teaching on sheep (us), the shepherd (Jesus), and shams (impostors) will help you learn to follow the Good Shepherd, recognize neutral and negative voices, and experience what relationship with Jesus is actually like.
Return Our Mind to Holy Spirit
Sarah wraps up her sermon and tells us to give our mind back to Holy Spirit so Holy Spirit can continue to renew our mind. She also prays for us to do so!
Sheep, Shepherd and Shams
Watch as Sarah teaches on how to see Jesus as our Shepherd!
Deconstructed Healing Part 4: Comfort & Convenience
Are you or someone you love, sick or injured? Do you need healing? Receive hope through this series on John 5:1-16, when Jesus heals the man at the pool of Bethesda. Sarah makes timely observations on the adversity, attitude, agreement, and action that accompany healing. Watch and be encouraged!
What About Doing Something New?
How do you feel about new stuff? Do you like trying new foods? Do you like going to new places? Do you like meeting new people, having new experiences, learning new things? Maybe some of our perspective on new things is shaped by past experiences as well as some of our personality. In our childhood, we experience lots of new things. Indeed, childhood is a time of discovery, exploring, epiphanies and novelty. As we grow and age, maybe we grow accustomed to doing life in certain ways, with less exploring and new discoveries.
Holy Spirit Renews
Sarah discusses how Holy Spirit can help renovate and renew us. She also gives us some important action points to take away from her sermon!
Show and Tell Part 4: Redeemed and Renewed
Do you remember having “show and tell” in school? Where each student gets to show their assets and tell their classmates all about it? Join Sarah in this series on John 8:1-11, when Jesus’ teaching was interrupted by the Pharisees, with bringing in a woman caught in the act of sin. In that moment, the attention was taken off Jesus by putting the woman in the spotlight to be humiliated. Watch as Sarah makes deep connections about having a learner’s mindset, a humble heart, and a forgiving nature.
Who Is Your Best Self?
In a perfect world, I’m kind, patient, understanding, gracious, accommodating, secure, wise, steady and funny. In my non-perfect world, I aspire to these characteristics, but I can get frustrated when I don’t seem to be my best self. Of course, I can often feel these frustrations because lots of my life is lived in a non-perfect world. So how do we keep aiming to be our best selves when most of our life is lived in the non-perfect world?
The Importance of Pausing
I’ve just returned from a Saving Moses trip in Angola Africa, where we do malnutrition clinics for babies and toddlers. These trips can be really difficult. They’re difficult because of the long travel along with seeing babies, toddlers and their moms struggle to survive. To see a baby / toddler struggling to live, emaciated from malnutrition, lifeless, suffering and even hear a death rattle, is horrific. When you layer on the pain of a mom who is trying to keep her baby / toddler alive, it is gut wrenching.
Desire God’s Presence
Sarah wraps up her sermon with some take-aways, and she says a special prayer for us!
Show and Tell Part 2: Pointing Fingers
Do you remember having “show and tell” in school? Where each student gets to show their assets and tell their classmates all about it? Join Sarah in this series on John 8:1-11, when Jesus’ teaching was interrupted by the Pharisees, with bringing in a woman caught in the act of sin. In that moment, the attention was taken off Jesus by putting the woman in the spotlight to be humiliated. Watch as Sarah makes deep connections about having a learner’s mindset, a humble heart, and a forgiving nature.
The Shepherd Factor
Does your cell phone have facial recognition? Does “Alexa” recognize your voice? It’s interesting to me that our modern technology has developed to the degree that various devices, computers, etc. have the ability to discern specific people. Maybe as a distant precursor to modern technology, perhaps sheep were hardwired by divine design to recognize their shepherd’s voice. To this end, in John 10, Jesus said that His sheep know His voice.
Are You Blind?!?
Sometimes when I’m driving, I get cranky with other drivers on the road with me and I want to yell at them, “Are you blind?!?!??” I also know that a driver can get cranky with me when I don’t see them in my blind spot. The whole blind topic reminds me, with a playful chuckle, of basketball refs in high school when my friends and I would watch a game. If I thought some refs were particularly awful, I’d loudly sing “Two Blind Mice;” my variation on the children’s sing-along, “Three Blind Mice.” I understand that I was being disrespectful and at that time, I didn’t care. The whole subject of blindness can include being blind-sided, having blind spots, color blindness and sometimes we use the word, “blind” to mean oblivious or clueless, being unaware.
A Home for God’s Presence
In this sermon clip Sarah talks about what our endgame with God should be. Sarah also ends with a special verse and message!
Show and Tell Part 1: A Learner’s Mindset
Do you remember having “show and tell” in school? Where each student gets to show their assets and tell their classmates all about it? Join Sarah in this series on John 8:1-11, when Jesus’ teaching was interrupted by the Pharisees, with bringing in a woman caught in the act of sin. In that moment, the attention was taken off Jesus by putting the woman in the spotlight to be humiliated. Watch as Sarah makes deep connections about having a learner’s mindset, a humble heart, and a forgiving nature.
Word of Wisdom
Sarah ends her sermon with a special message from 2 Peter 3:9.
Deconstructed Healing Part 3: Agreement & Action
Are you or someone you love, sick or injured? Do you need healing? Receive hope through this series on John 5:1-16, when Jesus heals the man at the pool of Bethesda. Sarah makes timely observations on the adversity, attitude, agreement, and action that accompany healing. Watch and be encouraged!
The Bible as a Weapon
“Teacher, this woman has been caught in adultery, in the very act. Now in the Law Moses commanded us to stone such women; what then do You say?” When the religious leaders confronted Jesus with the woman caught in adultery, telling Him about Mosaic law, they were using the Bible to challenge Jesus, condemn the woman and possibly kill her with stones. Maybe this is one of the best examples of almost literally weaponizing the Bible.
Deconstructed Healing Part 2
Are you or someone you love, sick or injured? Do you need healing? Receive hope through this series on John 5:1-16, when Jesus heals the man at the pool of Bethesda. Sarah makes timely observations on the adversity, attitude, agreement, and action that accompany healing. Watch and be encouraged!
Pick and Shovel
What’s your favorite genre of movie or book? When I think about what’s popular and sells well for entertainment, I quickly think about Marvel movies, spy or thriller books, along with murder mysteries or science fiction. Maybe we like to be excited and surprised, maybe we like a distraction from our day-to-day grind. While I know that some of us like such excitements and distractions, I also recognize that lots of us also find great comfort in routines and consistency.
Walking On Water Part 2
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Walking On Water Part 1
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Who Is Mama Wisdom
Sarah discusses who mama wisdom is, and how Holy Spirit may be a part of it. Sarah also gives you some takeaways to think about!
Gallows, Insomnia, and Cluelessness
Did stuff about you ever happen behind your back? No doubt that people talk behind our backs and people make decisions involving us without getting our input. I don’t particularly enjoy learning that things have been planned about me, but I wasn’t included in such planning or conversations.
Healing Deconstructed Part 1: Obstacles & Opposition
Are you or someone you love, sick or injured? Do you need healing? Receive hope through this series on John 5:1-16, when Jesus heals the man at the pool of Bethesda. Sarah makes timely observations on the adversity, attitude, agreement, and action that accompany healing. Watch and be encouraged!
Wisdom Empowers Generosity
Sarah discusses what Mama wisdom encourages us to pray for. Wisdom can bring out generosity and righteousness in us and in the people we pray for.
Walking on Water Part. 3: Focus on Jesus
Are you caught in the middle of a stormy circumstance? Do you feel like you can’t see Jesus because of the waves crashing around you? Gain inspiration from this timely word on reaching for Jesus during distracting or difficult seasons.
Summer Ready
Are you ready for summer? Have you planted your garden? Put out your flowers? Wrapped up the spring cleaning? Put away the snow shovels? Many of us have our list to get ready for summer. My list includes setting out the hummingbird feeders, putting up the hammock, getting the porch furniture set up and a few other things.
Small Beginnings Can Be Huge!
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What Wisdom Is
Sarah discusses what wisdom is and what it gives us!
Walking on Water: Recognize Jesus
Are you caught in the middle of a stormy circumstance? Do you feel like you can’t see Jesus because of the waves crashing around you? Gain inspiration from this timely word on reaching for Jesus during distracting or difficult seasons.
Clog or Cog?
When you hear the word, “clog” what comes to your mind? Do you think of shoes? Zits from clogged pores? High blood pressure from clogged arteries? A few years ago, we had a clog in one of the drainpipes from our kitchen sink. We didn’t know about this clog until we ran the garbage disposal and the water backed up only to leak through the basement ceiling. Not only was this clog and experience unpleasant, but it was also expensive.
Interview with Becky Dvorak
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Wisdom as a Mother
Sarah discusses mothers in the Bible, and how wisdom speaks to us as a mother.
Walking on Water Part 1: Participate and Recalibrate
Are you caught in the middle of a stormy circumstance? Do you feel like you can’t see Jesus because of the waves crashing around you? Gain inspiration from this timely word on reaching for Jesus during distracting or difficult seasons.
Finish Lines
Do you know anyone who is graduating this month? May tends to be the main month for graduations, be that kindergarten, high school, college, etc. So this month can have a celebratory feeling to it, as we applaud what people have accomplished and celebrate crossing various finish lines. Getting to a finish line of any sort is important, and when you think about it, there are all kinds of finish lines. When we think about people who crossed finish lines in the Bible, there’s no shortage of examples and very helpful lessons we can employ from these individuals.
Interview With Greg Mohr
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Reminders
injuries? I think there are lots of things in our lives that recall past experiences or help us stay on track for accomplishing things. Reminders can be helpful or hurtful, depending on our perspective and what we do with them.
Growing in Christ part 4: Living Alive
We all have different journeys on our walk with God. Whether we have known Him for most of our lives or have just started our walk with Him. Join me in this series about growing in Jesus and what it means to stay in student mode!
Jesus Provokes
Sarah discusses the final part of Palm Sunday, where Jesus provokes the religious establishment. Sarah also leaves you with a statement and a question to think about.
Heart Problems
Our hearts are very important organs in our body, and we can do lots of things to maintain heart health. It’s also important to think about our hearts in a spiritual context and the Bible has some very helpful verses for us to consider about our hearts.
Celebrate and Promote Jesus
Sarah discusses the party phase of Palm Sunday. While we celebrate Jesus on Palm Sunday, we also need to look at our motives behind celebrating Jesus.
Growing in Christ part 3: Renew
We all have different journeys on our walk with God. Whether we have known Him for most of our lives or have just started our walk with Him. Join me in this series about growing in Jesus and what it means to stay in student mode!
Debbie Kirk Interview
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Struggles and Stresses
“Are you joking? I have all the paperwork here to easily show you what you’re asking for!” I was way beyond stressed out as I stood in front of the airline representative in Germany, trying to catch a flight to Asia. The airline dude was telling me that I didn’t have the proper paperwork filled out and uploaded, so he wouldn’t let me on the plane until everything was properly completed. If I had a few hours, I could’ve overcome these hurdles, but I didn’t have enough time. I still tried to get everything uploaded, but ultimately, I missed the flight, and I was not just a little stressed out. This was just the beginning of a very challenging trip that had abundant struggles and stresses.
Party Preparation
Sarah teaches on the preparation for the Palm party! She also discusses how it is not just the righteous people that carry Jesus, but everyone, even jerks.
Growing in Christ Part 2: Lay Aside
We all have different journeys on our walk with God. Whether we have known Him for most of our lives or have just started our walk with Him. Join me in this series about growing in Jesus and what it means to stay in student mode!
Wait Training
How do you feel about waiting? Do you get antsy when there’s a long line to get fuel? Does it stress you when it takes some time to get a return call to answer a question or book an appointment? Do you have any issues about paperwork processing taking a long time or taking a number at the DMV?
Growing In Christ: Part 1 – Learn
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We are His Home
Sarah talks about how God is timeless, and how God’s home is in us, not in some structure. God designed us specifically to be His home!
David Holland Interview – Part 2
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The People Factor
Happy Holy Week to you! Over the course of Holy Week, Jesus has lots of exchanges with the religious leaders in the temple and these interactions were increasingly hostile. The crowds were excited for Jesus’ arrival but the religious leaders were threatened by Jesus and combative with Him. To be fair, Jesus was none too friendly with these religious leaders either. It seems to me that their interactions became increasingly tense, to the point that the religious leaders looked for an effective way to dispose of Jesus, ultimately hiring Judas to betray Him.
Location for God’s Presence
Enjoy this short clip from Sarah’s sermon, where she discusses establishing the locations of God’s presence. She also discusses choice, and how every child and every generation of people gets to make their own decisions.
Prioritizing God’s Presence
In this clip Sarah discusses how the Israelites prioritized God’s presence, beginning with Moses and the tabernacle, and moving on to David and his determination and prioritization.
Marching to Easter: Preparing for Palm Sunday
As we step into Easter season, Join as Sarah teaches on Palm Sunday!
Have a Palm Party!
This upcoming Sunday is Palm Sunday and it’s the day that we joyfully remember Jesus’ entry to Jerusalem at the end of His earthly ministry. After Palm Sunday comes Easter when we celebrate Jesus’ resurrection and conquering death. In between these Sundays, there are lots of events that spiral into Jesus’ death on the cross on Good Friday.
Deborah Pegues Interview
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Sore Ears
travel in the Covid season is continually wearing a mask through all airports and on all planes. From the time you enter the airport until you exit the doors, you have to keep wearing a mask. On this trip, my ears have been sore from wearing this mask for so long and it’s starting me thinking about the various usages for our ears.
Receive Holy Spirit
Sarah talks about how saying yes to Holy Spirit’s renewal can impact you in a positive way, whether it’s playing pickleball, or something else you’re passionate about.
Seeing and Believing: Vision Correction
There are a lot of things that we see through our physical lens. But have you wondered what you could see through a spiritual lens? Join me as I teach about seeing things through a whole new perspective with Jesus!
Robert Henderson Interview
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Lessons From Madness
Is it possible to learn anything from insanity? Are there good takeaways from crazy? In general, I’d respond negatively to these questions. However, this is the season for March Madness, and I’m learning some really great lessons in this season.
Help Feed Families – Ukraine
Can you imagine having to suddenly gather your children and then fleeing for your lives, bringing only what you can carry in a suitcase or two as you leave your home and everything else behind? We’re seeing this happen right now to countless families all across Ukraine. I invite you to join with me in […]
Pillage, Rape, Kill and Other Bad Stuff
Have you ever watched a movie or web series that has lots of shady characters, horrific violence, stealing, lying and pain? I can think of many movies and series that have such darkness – Game of Thrones, American Gangster, John Wick, The Revenant and The Witcher are a few examples of this darkness. What we see in fiction or entertainment is hopefully not what we experience in our human existence. But I’m old enough and have talked with enough people to see that sometimes we live in a nightmare that can be worse than any movie or web series.
Renew the Spirit of Your Mind
Sarah teaches on putting off the old, renewal, and putting on the new!
Seeing and Believing: How Do You See?
There are a lot of things that we see through our physical lens. But have you wondered what you could see through a spiritual lens? Join me as I teach about seeing things through a whole new perspective with Jesus!
Small Beginnings Can Be Huge
Sarah continues to discuss Paul’s journey in Ephesus. Even after riots and unrest, Paul decides to stay. Not only does Paul continue on, but he sends Timothy to be pastor there, and John and Mary go there to live. Small beginnings can lead to huge results!
Sweet and Savory
Which do you prefer, savory or sweet food? For your snack choices do you go with potato chips, Cheetos, ranch dressing for celery and carrots, pickles, etc? Or do you have a sweet tooth with cookies, candy, brownies, toffee, caramel corn, or anything sugary to catch your fancy? It’s also possible that you like the […]
We are Students, Jesus is the Master
Sarah discusses learning, and how it means being like Jesus. We are continually learning and growing in Jesus!
Seeing Jesus: Beyond Religion and Politics
Do you tend to only see Jesus through a single lens or with the same perspective? In this series, explore the different dimensions of Jesus and expand your perceptions of Him!
An Unlimited Perspective
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Does God Love You?
If this is a rhetorical question for you, the answer is probably, “Of course!” If this question gives you pause, then you might answer, “Maybe.” Regardless of your answer, I’d like to ask you to take an adventure with me related to this question. This adventure could help you since it is deeply rooted in the Bible and I’ve found the Bible to be very effective and enlightening.
Life-Saving Help for Children with Albinism – Zimbabwe
ignored, and often living in poverty—and their suffering is tragic! Once I started hearing the stories of these kids from the Harare province of Zimbabwe, I was compelled to do something to help!
Helping the “Least of These” – United States
If you have been downtown in any large city you have seen them. The overlooked. The excluded. The ignored. Often you find these individuals in the run-down parts of town. People struggling with poverty. Homeless men and women. Those tangled in addiction. Those tormented by mental illness. The disabled, the lonely, the victimized, and the vulnerable. Veterans, runaways, and refugees from other lands.
Teachers Receive Support – United States
Recently I learned that it is very common for teachers in poorer school districts to spend significant amounts of their own money to provide the students in their classrooms with basic school supplies that their low-income families simply cannot afford
Hope after a Super Cyclone – Bangladesh/India
It was heartbreaking last year when the huge Super Cyclonic Storm, Amphan, hit West Bengal, India, and Bangladesh—one of the poorest and most densely populated areas in the world—destroying over 8,500 square miles of land and devastating the lives of millions of people.
Hospital Outreach – United States
Think for a moment about the greatest need you have. Express your concerns to Jesus and invite Him to share His wisdom and guidance related to this need. As we begin to encounter the genuine love of God through these needs in our own lives, we find that God’s love overflows, and encourages us to love […]
Providing Relief after Catastrophic Explosion – Lebanon
In 2020, a catastrophic explosion shattered Beirut, Lebanon, killing over 200, wounding 6,500 and displacing over 300,000 people. Amplified by COVID-19 and political and economic chaos, the blast shook the city and nation to its core. But, Living Genuine Love was able to help by partnering with organizations in that area to help people like Blanche and George.
Making Lemonade
Did you ever have a teacher who was horrible? Maybe you’ve had several bad teachers, and hopefully, you’ve had a few good teachers as well. Recently, I was remembering a few of the teachers I’ve had who were no bueno. They were probably doing their best and not purposefully unkind, but a few of my teachers had some severely negative impacts on me. One of them even humiliated me in front of the entire class, telling me that I was stupid, arrogant, irresponsible and entirely oblivious to his subject matter.
Contrast Validates Jesus
Sarah discusses contrast, and how contrasts can validate Jesus! Paul’s efforts also show that the growth of Jesus is gradual, happening little by little.
Seeing Jesus: An Unlimited Perspective
Do you tend to only see Jesus through a single lens or with the same perspective? In this series, explore the different dimensions of Jesus and expand your perceptions of Him!
Expand Your Awareness
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Do You Like Jesus?
This is an interesting question, and it’s worth thinking about. If you consider yourself to be a Christian or a follower of Jesus, then it seems automatic to answer that you like Jesus. At the same time, it’s important to remember that He rubbed a lot of people the wrong way.
Investment Pays Off
Sarah talks about Paul and his journey in Ephesus. Paul worked hard for 2 years through resistance to get to the supernatural miracles God sent. Paul shows us we must be open to the supernatural from God!
Seeing Jesus: Expand Your Awareness
Do you tend to only see Jesus through a single lens or with the same perspective? In this series, explore the different dimensions of Jesus and expand your perceptions of Him!
Seeing Jesus: Healer and Provider
Do you tend to only see Jesus through a single lens or with the same perspective? In this series, explore the different dimensions of Jesus and expand your perceptions of Him!
Seeing Jesus: Healer and Provider
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Stir Fry Mystery
What did we order? When I collected the box, it had bright pictures of vegetables with a splashed title, “Delicious Stir Fry.” I wondered who in our house ordered a huge box of stir fry because some of my kids are less than enthusiastic about vegetables. When I asked my husband if he was starting a new diet that was vegetable intense, he chuckled, “No, not anytime soon.” So how did this box come to land on our front porch? It was really mysterious to me.
Appetite for Jesus
Sarah encourages you to read the Gospels over the next few months, so you can get to know Jesus. Jesus is the only one who can speak to our insatiable appetites, He should be the core desire in our soul, so let your appetite for Him grow!
Investment in Ephesus
Sarah discusses Paul and his investment in Ephesus. When in Ephesus Paul meets disciples and helps put Holy Spirit on them, and they became baptized in Holy Spirit. Growth can come from accepting and knowing Holy Spirit!
Pivot Principles: Express Genuine Love (Jesus)
Do you feel like you’re constantly changing and adjusting to a “new normal”? How can we be successful when we’re continually having to flex to the demands life throws at us? In this teaching series, we will explore the lives of biblical men and women who pivoted successfully as they followed God’s plan for their lives.
Weakness and Strength
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Pivot Principles: Stay at Jesus’ Feet (Mary)
Do you feel like you’re constantly changing and adjusting to a “new normal”? How can we be successful when we’re continually having to flex to the demands life throws at us? In this teaching series, we will explore the lives of biblical men and women who pivoted successfully as they followed God’s plan for their lives.
Discipleship with Jesus
Sarah and Isabell discuss moving into discipleship with Jesus and letting go of brokenness to heal. As Isabell describes, we should be like the moon and reflect the sun, because without reflecting the sun, the moon isn’t seen. By reflecting Jesus, He is seen!
The Comfort We Recieve
What are the difficult things that you’ve walked through? Have you lost someone from a death that made grief a cruel interloper, too real and too unkind? Have you struggled with poor grades, limited opportunities and rejections from universities, causing you to be gun shy from pursuing higher education? Did you grow up in a highly dysfunctional family, maybe around family members with painful personality disorders? Have you lived with the consequences of poor financial decisions that led to bankruptcy, house foreclosure, eviction, etc.?
Friendship with Jesus
Sarah and Isabell discuss friendship with Jesus, the hurdles faced in becoming friends with Him, and how this friendship can hold you together.
Pivot Principles: Follow Jesus (Peter)
Do you feel like you’re constantly changing and adjusting to a “new normal”? How can we be successful when we’re continually having to flex to the demands life throws at us? In this teaching series, we will explore the lives of biblical men and women who pivoted successfully as they followed God’s plan for their lives.
Lack and Provision
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Levels of Connection with Jesus
Enjoy Sarah’s newest Short Sunday Sermon!! Sarah and Isabell discuss the 3 different levels of connection, describe acquaintances, the hurdles it can face, and how it can grow into something more.
Pivot Principles: Focus on God
Do you feel like you’re constantly changing and adjusting to a “new normal”? How can we be successful when we’re continually having to flex to the demands life throws at us? In this teaching series, we will explore the lives of biblical men and women who pivoted successfully as they followed God’s plan for their lives.
Lessons: 1, 2, 3
Jonah is an interesting book in the Old Testament, and the spark notes go something like this:
God tells Jonah to go to Nineveh, and he runs away from God’s directive, booking passage on a ship heading to Tarshish. A life-threatening storm ensues, and the sailors toss Jonah overboard to save themselves. A giant fish swallows Jonah and pukes him up three days later when God again tells Jonah to go to Nineveh and preach repentance. Jonah does this, and the city repents, which makes Jonah mad. He props himself on a nearby hill, waiting to see what will happen to Nineveh. God grows a plant to make some shade for Jonah, sends a worm to eat the plant, and finally a blasting hot wind. Jonah is cranky about all of this and lets God know how angry he is about the whole Nineveh fiasco, wanting the city to undergo God’s judgment.
This little book is filled with many curious events and thoughts, but here are a few simple things for your consideration and application.
Hurt and Healing
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The Pivot Principle
In basketball, we have a pivot foot. This means that we have one foot anchored on the court, and we can turn our bodies, protect the ball and maintain some flexibility without “traveling” and turning the ball over to the opposing team. I like the idea of pivoting because it includes the premise of being anchored along with some adapting and flexibility to move.
God Uses Context for Us
Watch Sarah’s latest Short Sunday Sermon! Sarah talks about Gabriel’s visit to the shepherds, their search for baby Jesus, and how Jesus is a light in the darkness.
Ignorance and Wisdom
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Hannah Keeley Interview
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God’s Faithfulness: Winning Your Year
Explore how to end this year in victory and begin next year with hope and purpose!
The Holding Pattern
When I think about the idea of a holding pattern, it reminds me of airplanes that have to wait until they can land. A holding pattern also makes me think about the waiting that we do before: an appointment, getting a job, acceptance into a college / university, a decision for our profession and heaps more. some stuff that could be helpful when we find ourselves in the holding pattern season.
Jesus will Guide You
Watch Sarah’s latest Short Sunday Sermon! This time Sarah discusses the wise men’s travels and how they follow the star in the dark to get to Jesus. Even in the dark seasons of our lives, God directs us and shows us the path to light.
Jesus is the Light
Watch Sarah’s short Sunday sermons! Today Sarah teaches on how even in the darkness, Jesus is here to be the light. When Mary was pregnant out of wedlock with Jesus, that created darkness, but through it Jesus became the light.
Finding Jesus in the Dark: Revelation
It is in the darkness that the light of Jesus can shine the brightest. Do you need a fresh revelation of who God is to you?
Merry Christmas!
I suspect that you might be in full Christmas mode! This could include wrapping presents, going to parties or concerts, organizing Christmas day festivities, last-minute preparations and maybe squeezing in a Christmas Eve service to round out the holiday season. No doubt, this is the time of year when we are very busy. I hope that your Christmas has lots of peace in your soul regardless of the external activities that might be swirling around you in this season.
Holy Spirit the Helper
In this short sermon nugget Sarah discusses how Holy Spirit can be our helper, comforter, and counselor if we can just say yes and accept Holy Spirit!
Finding Jesus in the Dark: Direction
Finding our way in the dark isn’t always easy. But what if it’s because of the darkness that God can light our way?
Jesus Does Contrasts
Merry Christmas! I think we have officially moved into the Christmas season, considering that we’re less than ten days from the actual day, December 25th. I think that we each have struggles and pleasures when it comes to Christmas. To that end, what is a pleasure for me might be a struggle for you, and the reverse could also hold true. What you enjoy could be difficult for me to navigate.
Thanksgiving 2021 sermon!
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Finding Jesus
I think it’s central to Christmas that we keep Jesus as the focal point for the festivities that go with this season. Of course, there are the customary parties, decorating, obligations, celebrations, etc. that accompany this season. At the same time, I’d like to encourage you to let these activities serve to sharpen our focus for finding Jesus. It’s very easy to get caught up in all the festivities of this season, going about all the parties, concerts, customary activities and expectations, in the weeks that culminate to Christmas Day.
Finding Jesus in the Dark: Hope
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Tapas with Jesus – Receivers and Relators
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What Kind of Love?
In biblical Greek, there are about eight words for our one word, “love.” I’m not going to dive into each of these words – I’m just bringing it to your attention that there can be many kinds of love. In our modern world, we can use “love” to describe our intense feelings for something we really enjoy – hobbies, Christmas, sunsets, etc. “Love” is also frequently used in romantic contexts, particularly around Valentine’s Day. I’ve also this word to describe the immense satisfaction I experience when I do a puzzle with my son – a fun activity with a massively important person in my life.
Calibrating Holy Spirit
Start your Sundays with Sarah as she continues her series called Short Sunday Sermons! These will be short inspiring nuggets cut from Sarah’s sermons!
Opportunity Launching Pads: Weakness and Strength
Hey hey, tune in as Sarah closes her series “Opportunity Launching Pads” with a message about allowing your weakness to be the Launching Pad to finding your strength in God!
Tapas With Jesus – Opposites
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Why Is Gratitude Important?
‘Tis the season to be grateful and Happy Thanksgiving! So what’s the big deal? Why is it important to be thankful? For starters, let’s look at our lives if they exclude gratitude. When there is an absence of being thankful, I think this deficiency can lead to an entitlement mentality. This mentality is when we think that various blessings and benefits in life are owed to us. When we adopt this way of thinking it sets us up to be disappointed and we become very unpleasant people. When we don’t get what we think we deserve, then our emotions and thoughts can go into dark places. In contrast, I’ve found it very helpful to under-expect and over appreciate.
Join the Table
Start your Sundays with Sarah as she continues her series called Short Sunday Sermons! These will be short inspiring nuggets cut from Sarah’s sermons!
Opportunity Launching Pads – Lack and Provision
Happy Thanksgiving! Tune in as Sarah talks about how lacking things can be a great launching pad for God’s Provision to you!
Tapas with Jesus – Receiver
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Let’s Keep Going!
I would suggest that we let Holy Spirit help us with some of the mental narratives that can be so prevalent in our daily living. Have you ever been discouraged or disappointed in yourself, having made a poor decision, quipped out a snippy comment, made a degrading remark, felt inadequate for a situation or been unraveled from a difficult exchange? In these experiences, it’s easy to get down on ourselves and wither from accusations.
Love Never Stops
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Opportunity Launching Pads – Hurt And Healing
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Tapas With Jesus – Reverent
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Opportunity Launching Pads: Ignorance and Wisdom
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Particulars and Principles
“Don’t cut your hair!” In 1 Corinthians 11:15, it says, “but if a woman has long hair, it is a glory to her? For her hair is given to her for a covering.” Reading what Paul says about women and hair in 1 Corinthians 11 could be disturbing for us chicks who have shorter hair. There are some other things in the Bible that can also make me jittery, such as: head covering, don’t wear jewelry, restrictions on eating meat sacrificed to idols, circumcision, etc.
Ginger Stache Interview
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3-2-1: Something Fun!
Happy November to you! As we are coming to the end of Fall and about to enter the Holiday Season with Thanksgiving and Christmas in the near future, I have an idea for you to consider that could be really fun and constructive. I call this my 3-2-1 plan, and it’s something simple to integrate into our daily routines – it’s even possible that it could facilitate a noteworthy upgrade in your life!
Jesus Flips the Tables
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The Unexpected
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Psalms for Soothing Stress: The Absalom Pain
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Forgiveness is Love
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Trick or Truth
he idea behind this mantra is that the house owner should give us a treat, or we’d play a trick on them that would be unpleasant. As I think about the whole idea of trick or treat, I think that Satan tries to do the same kind of shifty stuff to us. Satan tries to trick us with deception, allure us with temporary pleasure, encourage our doubts in God, hurt us with memories from the past, discourage our faith, accuse and shame us with our failures as well as whisper hopeless thoughts and feelings into our souls.
Table Talk
In Germany, there’s a really fun cultural distinctive called Stammtisch. This is a table in a restaurant, biergarten, etc., where the regulars have a guaranteed place to sit, converse with each other and enjoy some food and beverage. This is a really great custom and enjoyable to observe and occasionally join when invited. The talk around the table can span from global politics to the local gemeinschaft (community), from the latest Fußball scores to garden enhancements and heaps more. Because the stammtisch is reserved for the regular folk who frequent the establishment, the conversations can also be more intimate and connected.
Jesus is Irresistible
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Psalms for Soothing Stress: Bathsheba and The Royal Screwup
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“When we mess up, fail, or do the wrong thing, what is the best way to respond? and how does that differ from your initial response?”
God’s Presence With Us Today
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Psalms for Soothing Stress: Ziklag
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Flip the Script
Have you ever seen the negative for a picture? Back in the dark ages of photography and film processing, it used to be a laborious journey to make a picture. The process included capturing an image on film through a camera lens, developing the film, transposing the negative image and printing on paper or slides the actual picture. Somewhere around my house, I still have some strips of film with negative images, pictures of my kids when they were little.
John Ramirez Interview
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Defeat Worry With Focus And Faith!
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What To Do In A Crisis!
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Palm Sunday Sermon
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Jesus is the DOOR!
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Heavenly Help Pt.1
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Heavenly Help Pt.2
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Heavenly Help Pt.3
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Heavenly Help Pt.4
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Heavenly Help Pt.5
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Heavenly Help Pt.6
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Robby Dawkins Interview
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Shaun Tabatt Interview
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Us Vs. Them
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Abigail Holt Jennings
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Ashley Abercrombie
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Kim Meeder Interview
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Eddie Turner Interview
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Highlight Reels
Have you ever watched a cricket match? Cricket is a very popular sport in countries where there was substantial British colonization efforts. In its original format, a typical cricket match will last anywhere from seven hours to more than three days. When I learned about this length of time, I immediately wanted to know if […]
God’s Decision
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Tapas with Jesus: Realtors
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Patricia King Interview
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Michael Smalley Interview
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Brian Simmons Interview
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Heidi Baker Interview
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Kingdom Etiquette
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Does Genuine Love Have Limits?
Do you go through difficult things? Do you face struggles, hardships, uncertainties, unresolved challenges, maybe feeling like you’re in way over your head? Of course, we go through seasons, and life has its ups and downs. Sometimes we have the strength and wisdom to navigate turbulent times, but sometimes we flounder.
Holly Wagner Interview
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Mark E. Moore Interview
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Shawn Bolz Interview
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Joan Hunter Interview
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Mark Sherwood Interview
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LaDonna Osborn Interview
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Dr. Bob DeMaria Interview
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Joseph Harris interview
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Laura Harris Smith Interview
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Sermon – Conversations With Jesus
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Marilyn Vancil Interview
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Debra Fileta Interview
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Kim Meeder interview 2
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Dawna De Silva Interview
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Hakeem Collins Interview 2
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Susie Larson Interview
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Chuck Parry Interview
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Bryan Simmons Interview
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The Love Vaccine
such hurtful experiences don’t have genuine love in them, but we can often become highly protective—shielding ourselves from further pain. Unfortunately, sometimes our protective instincts can also vaccinate us from experiencing genuine love. Some of the experiences that Satan has used could include heartbreak, broken relationships, childhood trauma, deception, shame, accusation or even an imitation of love. These kinds of things can be springboards for Satan to facilitate protective defenses in our thoughts and outlook to make us cold, brittle and resistant to genuine love. We protect ourselves from pain but also build up protections that shield us from experiencing and living in genuine love.
Sermon: Palm Sunday With Hands
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Lisa Brockman Interview
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Sermon 4.18.21
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A Feast with Jesus
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Joan Hunter Interview
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Saundra Dalton-Smith Interview
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Your Friendship with Holy Spirit – Part 2
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Andrew Wommack Interview
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Deborah Pegues Interview
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Amy Carroll Interview
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Cheri Gregory Interview
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Jane Hamon Interview
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Reverent to Relator
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Holy Spirit is Equal
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Tapas With Jesus: Opposites
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Lessons from the Road
I recently traveled to Ghana for my work with Saving Moses, and this was my first time to travel internationally since January 2020 because of all the Covid restrictions. Needless to say, it was a very different experience than all my pre-Covid travels. Here are some things I learned from my recent trip.
Jesus’ Family Conversations
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The Team Thing
Hello from Ghana, Africa! This week, I have the great privilege of getting to do international travel, and I’m in Ghana, which is in Equatorial Africa, kind of near Nigeria. This is a Saving Moses trip, and we’re exploring what opportunities might be available for us to do some work here. While I love getting to explore a new culture, I’m keenly aware that teamwork is an essential ingredient to accomplishing anything significant beyond my talents and abilities.
Tapas With Jesus: Reverent
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Appetizers and Entrées
What’s your favorite food? Do you prefer sweet or savory? When you get a chance to eat your favorite food, do you eat lots of it, like eating a full entrée? For myself, when I find some tasty food, I like to eat a lot of it! I think life can sometimes be like this: we acquire lots of what we like, minimize what’s unpleasant to us and sometimes overdo what we prefer.
Table Talk with Jesus: Breakfast Dates
Holy Buckets! we are on the last episode of my series “Table Talk With Jesus”. Join me as I talk about love being the central discussion with connections to a conversation between Jesus and Peter.
Holy Spirit as a Person
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Thermometer or Thermostat?
What’s the difference between a thermometer and a thermostat? I never really grasped the importance of these unique instruments until I made a really big mistake. When I was first married, we lived in Kansas City. In January, we took a trip to Florida, and being a frugal person, I turned the thermostat to “off” so that we’d save money on heating while we were gone for a week. Upon returning to our house, I observed the important difference between the thermometer, which had been well below freezing for several days, and the thermostat, which regulated the temperature in the house. This lesson became massively expensive because the pipes in our house froze and broke. When we turned up the thermostat, the water in the broken pipes unthawed and began to pour out of the broken pipes, and we had lots of damage to the drywall, carpet, cabinets, etc.
Table Talk with Jesus: Ultimate Sacrifice
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Reverent’s Conversations
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Table Talk with Jesus: Room for Every One
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Tares, Terrors and Tears
These three words, tares, terrors and tears, all sound the same and have some interesting commonalities. We have all had tears in our clothing, ripped jeans, or holes in our socks. And we have also experienced terror in our lives from something very scary. In relation to tares, this is the word that Jesus uses in one of His parables to identify a weed that was masquerading as wheat.
Fear Factor
I think that all of us have varying base levels of fear in our lives, and some of us are more prone to fear than others. To be sure, I think it’s good to have a little bit of basic fear so that we have a reasonable perspective on the frail nature of our existence and the reality that we are not bullet-proof. As an example, based on the concussion that I had from snowboarding some years ago, I now have a healthy outlook that I’m not invincible. Having some fear related to my physical frailty isn’t a bad thing for me as I’m now in my early 50’s. And it’s also good to have the fear of the Lord which is spoken about a lot in Proverbs.
Table Talk with Jesus: Come and Dine
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Jesus’s Relationship With You
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Conversations with Jesus – Reverent to Relator
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Sarah Bowling – Andrew Wommack Interview!
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Are You Comfortable?
hummingbird feeders to make it all the more pleasant. My porch can be a wonderful oasis resting place for me, but there’s also a downside. Sometimes, I can sit on my porch and get so comfortable that I don’t clean my house as well as I should. Or I can enjoy my porch for too long and do a dinner scramble which can be less than tasty.
Kids and Parents: The Freedom Factor
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Room at the Table
I’ve thought about this phrase, “room at the table,” in relation to making space for people to enjoy the banqueting table that God sets for us. This reminds me of Jesus’ parable about the wedding feast and inviting people from all walks of life to come to His feast, in Matthew 22 and Luke 14:7-14. In these verses, we read that the invited guests didn’t come to the feast, so the master of the feast told his servants to go out and invite anyone and everyone who would come. There’s plenty of room at the table.
Highlight for Sight
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Subtle Help
“Help” can feel like a four-letter word, maybe similar to a cuss word, when we resent the need for external assistance. For me, sometimes “help” can feel like weakness, inadequacy, instability, uncertainty and disadvantage. When I was younger, these descriptions were entirely repulsive to me because I wanted nothing to do with anything that could create dependence. I prided myself on being independent when I was young, and I still prioritize this value even as I continue to age.
Kids and Parents: God is the Ultimate Parent
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Obstacles with Holy Spirit
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Recalculating
I think there’s really good value and very helpful course corrections if we take some pauses from time to time and inventory what we are doing. I’m bringing this to your attention because we’re a little over halfway through this year and maybe you made some resolutions in the New Year that need some attention and possible recalculating. Perhaps you tried to start some new habits or stop some old ones and it might be helpful to look at these goals and consider your progress, along with obstacles, distractions or momentum drains.
Kids and Parents: The Contrast Between Earthly Parents and Heavenly Father
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Who Holy Spirit Is
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Preparing For Pentecost
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Kids and Parents: Follow the Footsteps God has for You!
Hey Hey! Join me for my new series on Kids and Parents! I have been reading in the Bible about kids that did not follow in their parent footsteps. It is important to consider that God may have a different plan for your children than what you have laid out for them. Let them follow the footsteps God has for them!
Kids and Parents: What Do You Want for Your Kids?
Hey Hey! Join me for my new series on Kids and Parents! I have been reading the book of Samuel and the relationship he had with his sons. If you have kids, what do you want for them? Samuel wanted his sons to follow his footsteps and rule as Kings but they did not walk in Samuels ways. We always want what’s best for our kids but that might not always be what we expect.
Three Strategies for Expectations Gone Awry
We all have hopes and expectations, and it’s nice when they come to fruition, but that doesn’t always happen. In Proverbs 13:12, it says, “Hope deferred makes the heart sick, But desire fulfilled is a tree of life.” I suspect that your life has been a combination of expectations that have been fulfilled and hopes that haven’t happened. While we love to revel and celebrate with satisfied hopes, what are some constructive ways to navigate life when our expectations don’t get met or resolved? Here are three strategies that might be helpful:
Your Friendship with Holy Spirit Podcast – Part 1
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Is Holy Spirit Important?
“ . . . And do not take Your Holy Spirit from me.” Psalm 51:11b
These are some of the words that David wrote in Psalm 51 when he was pouring out his heart to God after being confronted by his sin with Bathsheba and killing her husband, Uriah. At this time in his life, David was well established in his kingdom; his family was taken care of, his military conquests had given him big respect among the surrounding nations and his life was generally smooth. Maybe because there was an absence of crisis or because he wasn’t at war, maybe that’s how he was distracted with Bathsheba’s beauty and his subsequent downward-spiral choices.
What Are You Looking For: #Looking
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Your Friendship with Holy Spirit, Part 2
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What do I want with Jesus?
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Your Friendship with Holy Spirit, Part 1
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The Nots
Does it seem like we’ve drastically shifted into summer? Here in Denver, we are in the midst of having a change in temperature, kids getting out of school and vacation stuff starting to get into our summer schedules. I’ve been thinking about all of these transitions. And for me, it feels like a sudden lurch into summer with dramatic temperature warming, longer days because of daylight savings, kids doing summer jobs and my total favorite, porch time!
What Are You Looking For: #Lost
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We All Start Somewhere
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Kids and Parents
Being a kid can have lots of great things along with some not so bueno experiences. To that end, I remember from my childhood, enjoying long bike rides in the Summer. I also recall throwing up on my friend’s arm in first grade, which stigmatized me for some of the years in elementary school.
Compassion > Judgment
I recently read the story in the Bible (1 Samuel 1-2) about a priest, Eli, who saw a woman, Hannah, in the temple whom he thought was drunk. He confronted her, and she explained to him that she wasn’t drunk but rather pouring out her heart to God in petition and great anguish. After her explanation, Eli told Hannah to go in peace, and he hoped that God would grant her petitions.
What Are You Looking For?: #Relationships
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Conversations with Jesus: Receiver to Relator
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Navigating Pain
Someone once told me that pain is a good thing because it makes us aware. I didn’t really like that observation because I think pain is bad, almost always. However, they explained that pain could kind of be like a stoplight, raising our awareness so that we don’t continue in the same path, helping us to avoid collisions and bad stuff. Pain can also tell us that something is hurtful, something we should consider avoiding, something that could be wrong in our bodies or a situation.
What Are You Looking For?: #Pursuit
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Jesus is our Prince of Peace
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Conversations with Jesus – Who is the Prodigal, part 2
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Inside Job
I think the term “inside job” is interesting to consider in relation to what is happening in our interior life. This is worth consideration because not everything we exhibit externally reflects what we’re thinking about or what’s happening in our souls. To this end, I think it’s important to talk about the “Inside Job.” It’s also helpful to think about our interior so that we don’t get stuck in the bait and react trap. This happens when someone “pushes our buttons,” and we almost mindlessly react.
What Are You Looking For: #Fulfillment
Join me for my new series on What Are You Looking For! Are you looking for affirmation? Are you looking for fulfillment? Consider what you are looking for and identify what you truly desire. When we go after Jesus as our ultimate desire we have stability and peace in our hearts because He is our prince of peace.
Peace In The Midst of Turmoil
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Routines and Rhythms
“Show me your habits, and I’ll predict your success!” I’ve often thought about these words in light of my habits, which can be positive or negative. Since I want to have success in my life, it becomes important to consider my habits and things that I do with repetition. There are endless examples of people who continually practice, integrate daily habits, maintain steady routines, and capitalize on their natural rhythms to cultivate specific successes.
Peace: The Final Upgrade For You!
The peace of Jesus is an upgrade as opposed to man made peace. Give your worries and fears to Him and find PEACE!
Renegades and Reverents
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Conversations with Jesus – Who is the Prodigal?
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Different People
I’ve been around heaps of different people. Some of this comes from growing up as a pastor’s kid. To that end, different people whom I remember include:
The Cross-Dressing Greeter: When I was around 10 years old, in the late 1970’s, we had a greeter in our church who was a crossdresser. I asked my dad about this person since he had a full beard and wore a dress to greet people on Sunday mornings. My dad explained that everyone needs Jesus. Reflecting back now, I think my dad was a few decades ahead of his time.
Cranky Alice: She was a tough old bird. I’ll never forget when she read the riot act to a guy who was being sketchy with me, a 4th grader at the time. Alice was prickly and sour, but for whatever reason, occasionally, she had a soft spot in her heart for me.
Hungarian Csaba: This guy was part of the Hungarian revolt against the Soviet occupation in 1956, and he came to our church when I was a teenager. He was wiry, insightful and very intense with piercing blue eyes. Unfortunately, he died too young.
Peace: The Umpire of Your Heart
Is peace the absence of conflict? I think that we need to acknowledge that there is conflict in the world around us and internally inside of us. With Jesus we can have peace in our soul no matter what is happening around us. He can guard your heart and mind.
Why Jesus Came
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Family Values
There is lots of concern in our modern world about “family values,” and when I use this term, it can evoke strong feelings, reactions, disagreements, moral evaluations, memories, pain, righteous indignation, etc. We seem to have plenty of ideas about what family values should be and how these should be employed in our modern world.
Peace: Protection For Your Heart And Mind
What area in your life is most vulnerable to worry? Give God your worries and you will receive peace. Let God guard your heart and mind.
Who Jesus Comes For
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Palm Sunday With Hands
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Peace: Do You Want Peace?
Do you want peace? Life can seem turbulent and uncertain but we cannot let adversity ruffle our feathers. Peace means wholeness, soundness, and welfare in many different languages. It is not just the lack of turbulence but your wholeness as a person. A lot of things can disturb your peace externally and internally but this series will help you find peace through Him!
What Are Characteristics to Be Like Jesus?
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Simplicity and Influence
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Looking For the Living
How was your Easter? In what ways was Easter this year different than Easter last year? For me, Easter this year was heaps better than Easter 2020 because of the whole lockdown and COVID thing. Last year, Easter didn’t feel very “Easter-ish,” so I think I was all the more grateful and excited for last Sunday!
Of course, we celebrated Easter in 2020, not only as a day on the calendar, but we tried to remember that it was Resurrection Sunday. We did an online Easter service at our church, in a mostly empty room with some gracious camera operators and wonderful volunteers. I remember trying to coach my mental game for Easter 2020 using my self-made mantra, “Empty tomb more than empty room!”
What Do You Need?: Do What Jesus Says
Your needs can springboard your conversation with Him. Do what Jesus says and watch your needs be resolved!
What Do You Need?: Who You Are Determines Your Needs
Who you are determines your needs! Bring your needs to Him and keep an open dialogue!
Ruffled Feathers
Jesus needs a donkey. If I were to use the more common vernacular for the word “donkey,” you might get your feathers ruffled. Nevertheless, these were Jesus’ words in Luke 19:31, when He gave His disciples instructions about getting a donkey for Jesus to ride when He came into Jerusalem on Palm Sunday.
Help! I Lost My Mind!
How do you feel when you lose something? Have you ever lost your car keys, driver’s license, wedding ring, important papers, etc.? In our household, it’s not uncommon to misplace stuff, and I frequently hear, “Hey mom, do you know where the __________ is?” I get asked the location for boots, batteries, hats, shoes, celery salt, screwdrivers, dish detergent, corn starch, and heaps more random things. It’s nice when I know where stuff is, but the key to all of these questions is this axiom: a place for everything and everything in its place.
What Do You Need?: Take Action With Your Needs
Do not be passive with your needs! You need to take action and bring your needs to Jesus which can be a conversation starter with Him! Step into your conversation with Jesus and TAKE ACTION!
Who is Us?
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What Do You Need: Get to Know Jesus Better
Bring your needs to Him to springboard your conversations to real and authentic dialogues!
The Non-Event
What’s the weather like where you live? I live in Denver, Colorado and as a native, we often say that our weather is bi-polar. This means that if you don’t like the weather now, wait a few hours and it will change. Having lived here for close to fifty years, I can certify that the weather in Denver is very unpredictable and unstable.
Grow in Jesus!
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What Do You Need?: Bring Your Needs to Jesus
Do you need wisdom? Do you need favor? Do you need help? Bring your needs to Him!
The Outside, the Inside, or Both?
I have a friend who routinely teases me (in a really fun way) about how I’m always cleaning my kitchen. She’s asked me several times about playing pickleball with her, and I’ve had to decline because I was cleaning my kitchen. Sometimes, she’ll call and ask what I’m doing, to which I reply, “Cleaning my kitchen.” She says that when she comes over for dinner, my kitchen will be so clean that she plans to eat off the floor!
God’s Fingerprints
Do you ever struggle to find God’s involvement in your life? Does it ever seem like you have more problems than divine help? Does it feel like life is overflowing with struggles and quandaries? I know that we can go through seasons when the days, weeks, months, and maybe years are stormy and cloudy, devoid of sunshine. Maybe you keep looking for a rainbow in these stormy seasons, and tricky to find some silver lining in all the clouds.
The Wisdom Factor: What is Heavenly Wisdom?
What is Heavenly Wisdom?
James 3:17, “But the wisdom from above is first pure, then peaceable, gentle, reasonable, full of mercy and good fruits, unwavering, without hypocrisy.”
Who Are Jesus’s Relators?
Start your Sundays with Sarah as she continues her series called Short Sunday Sermons! These will be short inspiring nuggets cut from Sarah’s sermons!
Conversations With Jesus – part 4
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What Do You Need?
I just got a call from the car repair dude who works on my car, and he told me a list of things my car “needs” with a very disconcerting price tag. This conversation reminds me that “needs” can be very disturbing, and they often force us to figure out ways to resolve these needs. In contrast, needs don’t seem to be disconcerting for Jesus. For example, when I look at the conversation between Jesus and His mom, in John 2, at the wedding feast in Cana, Jesus seems to be pretty relaxed about the “need” for more wine. In contrast, Jesus’ mom seems to be more uptight about this need than Him.
The Wisdom Factor: What is Flesh Wisdom?
What is Flesh Wisdom?
James 3:14-16, “But if you have bitter jealousy and selfish ambition in your heart, do not be arrogant and so lie against the truth. 15. This wisdom is not that which comes down from above, but is earthly, natural, demonic. 16 For where jealousy and selfish ambition exist, there is disorder and every evil thing”
Talk With Jesus!
Start your Sundays with Sarah as she continues her series called Short Sunday Sermons! These will be short inspiring nuggets cut from Sarah’s sermons!
Don’t Squint
When I drive, there are times when I squint because the sun is shining directly into my eyes from a sunrise, sunset or a really bright reflection. Squinting is my attempt to cut back on too much sunlight, so I can attempt to see the road in front of me along with preventing a car wreck. On the other hand, if I’m sitting by my picture window at my house and the sun is coming up, I don’t squint. Instead, I discover the unique beauty of each sunrise, taking in the splendor, colors, light contrasts, slow changes, peek-a-boo horizon and the sun lifting into the sky. Truly, this can be a very worshipful experience and I love it!
Who is Wisdom?
Start your Sundays with Sarah as she continues her series called Short Sunday Sermons! These will be short inspiring nuggets cut from Sarah’s sermons!
The Wisdom Factor: Ask For Wisdom
Why should you ask God for wisdom?
James 1:5, “But if any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask of God, who gives to all generously and without reproach, and it will be given to him.”
Shift the Sift
Have you ever sifted flour? When I grew up, we had a sifter in our flour bin, and it made this fun scratchy sound, like rubbing sandpaper. It was all the more curious because it looked like scissors connected to a big tin cup, and when I squeezed the scissor handles together, the flour would shake through the little grate at the bottom of the tin cup in a fluffy flour cloud. When I was really little, this sifter contraption was fascinating to me. I loved sitting on the kitchen counter with the flour bin and sifter, trying to figure out how it worked and make flour messes until my mom intervened with a plate and mess prevention instructions.
Jesus In Skin: The Language of Love
Lets be attentive to the language of love! Today I will teach on Luke 15 verses 22 and 24 on the father of the renegade son and the religious son. The language of love communicates with both sides! No matter which way you are leaning love will speak to you and Jesus will reach you!
Wisdom in the Weeds!
Start your Sundays with Sarah as she continues her series called Short Sunday Sermons! These will be short inspiring nuggets cut from Sarah’s sermons!
21 Days of Wisdom – Proverbs 8
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Jesus in Skin – Part 2
This teaching has been stirring in my heart for a couple of weeks. I am so excited to share how Jesus was human and the perfect example for living genuine love!
Three Requirements for Success
Success isn’t a lucky, one-time, swing-for-the-fences, grand-slam home run windfall. Last week we talked about current definitions of success, benchmarking them against God’s definition of success, found in Jeremiah 9:23-24. I believe these verses are the time-tested definition of success, providing us the foundation for truly being successful in life. So what could be some practical pointers that we could consider that would be important ingredients in the success journey? I’m listing three main things below that I consider to be significant levers to making success integral in our lives. At the end of each main thing, I’ve included a Bible verse for your consideration, as I’m hopeful that you’ll pray this verse for whatever point is the biggest struggle or shortfall for you.
Do You Want Success?
What is success? Before we think about how to succeed, we would be wise to understand what we think success looks like. If we define success as a financial goal, then I’d suggest that our fulfillment in life might be thin and elusive. If we define success as achievements or reaching goals, then we will likely need to keep setting goals to achieve so sustain our significance quotient. If popularity (YouTube subscribers, IG or Tik Tok followers, etc.) is our definition of success, then we give the keys of this pursuit to fickle crowds. Another popular definition of success is image – how we look and our physique. In my opinion, these are common indicators of success, easily observed in our daily living.
Jesus in Skin – Part 1
This teaching has been stirring in my heart for a couple of weeks. I am so excited to share how Jesus was human and the perfect example for living genuine love!
Be With Jesus!
Start your Sundays with Sarah as she continues her series called Short Sunday Sermons! These will be short inspiring nuggets cut from Sarah’s sermons!
Focus Factor – Part 3
Join Sarah Bowling for her NEW series on The Focus Factor! Today Sarah teaches on Hebrews 12:2, fixing our eyes on Jesus!
Upheaval, Uncertainty, Turmoil
I suspect that you might be going through some upheaval and uncertainty. If you don’t have that in your life, then it’s easy to find turmoil in the news and events happening in our nation. In my current life, there have been some big ups and downs with various COVID exposures, quarantining, testing, etc.
I like riding actual rollercoasters, but I’m not keen on doing life in a rollercoaster mode, with everything in the extreme undulation setting. This mode is disconcerting and I find it difficult to navigate and make wise decisions when so much around me (and in my interior) seems to be in the peaks and plummets setting.
Make Gratitude a Lifestyle!
Start your Sundays with Sarah as she continues her series called Short Sunday Sermons! These will be short inspiring nuggets cut from Sarah’s sermons!