Paul wrote, “Work willingly at whatever you do, as though you were working for the Lord rather than for people” (Colossians 3:23, 24 New Living Translation). A reporter once asked John D. Rockefeller how much was enough. “Just a little bit more,” he said. But my grandfather thought a little less would do—and for a […]
Week 34 Mission | Connect and Quest
Reaching Families Through After-School and Summer Ministry Jesus called the children to him and said, “Let the little children come to me, and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of God belongs to such as these” (Luke 18:16). History One of the best ways to share the love of God is to care for […]
Week 34 Character | Dear Friends
We meet every Wednesday at 10:00 a.m. The we being a small group of likeminded women who, week after week, month after month, and year after year, gather together to search out the biblical principles line by line found throughout the books we choose to study. Currently we are tackling the last few chapters of […]
Week 33 Mission | Finishing Well
Do you think about finishing well? It’s an important question. For much of my life I didn’t give it much thought. Life was focused upon raising a family, making a living, and personal accomplishment. My family and I were active in the church. I’ve been a Christian since age 10. If I did have thoughts […]
Week 33 Character | Living in Fear
Do you want to be blessed? Who doesn’t? God desires to give us wisdom, knowledge, and hope. He seeks to bless us in many ways. And his blessings don’t rely on works, but rather on hearts that seek to please him. Scripture teaches us that God isn’t as concerned with our sacrifices and offerings as […]