Now faith is confidence in what we hope for and assurance about what we do not see. Hebrews 11:1 Yesterday was the first Sunday in Advent. It was the Sunday focusing on Hope – hope that came in the prophecy of a coming Messiah. Hope that comes through belief in a God greater than ourselves. HopeContinue reading “Hope”
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My 2010 Top Ten
If you remember this post, during the month of November, I am sharing one thing each day that I am thankful for (via Facebook). Today, you are lucky. Instead of sharing just one thing, I am sharing ten things I am thankful for. Well, not things exactly, but people instead. Please know that these peopleContinue reading “My 2010 Top Ten”
November Thankfulness
November is a time when so many people really think about being thankful. Thankful for what they have, thankful for family, thankful for friends, thankful for health. I’ve heard of families who put up a “thankful tree” each year where everyday, the family members decorate a leaf with what they are thankful for and byContinue reading “November Thankfulness”
Where to start…
I didn’t blog at all last week. A family member reminded me of that last night – and I did have a goal of blogging at least 3 times a week right? So, here I am sitting down, deciding where to start… I have about 3-4 blogs rolling around in my head – great ideas thatContinue reading “Where to start…”
Praying for Others
Recently, an acquaintance spoke of praying for others. The gist of the comment was that she no longer believe God hears her when she prays for herself, but that He hears when she prays for others. My response was this: And this is precisely why we all pray for others. Sometimes when we are removedContinue reading “Praying for Others”
Teach Them to Your Children
Last night and today I’ve been thinking about how we pass our faith onto our children. I was a part of a message board discussion started by a professed “non-believer.” The question posed was aimed at Atheists/Agnostics and asked how to answer God questions that arise from children. I weighed in on the discussion, notContinue reading “Teach Them to Your Children”
Friendship
Recently, Blue reminded me of this funny little poem by Shel Silverstein call Friendship: I’ve discovered a way to stay friends forever — There’s really nothing to it. I simply tell you what to do And you do it! For a “bossy northerner” like me (a loving title bestowed upon my by my southern friends),Continue reading “Friendship”
Waiting to move
It’s been awhile since I’ve posted. It’s been awhile since I’ve had anything that I felt was worth saying really. My family is slowly preparing to move. Our house is filled with boxes packed with things that aren’t necessities. Christmas dishes, cd’s, books, knick-knacks, stuff. Eventually we need to have a yard sale with theContinue reading “Waiting to move”
Empty Wallets and the Empty Tomb
I have some “friends” right now that are in dire straights. I say “friends” because I don’t know them in real life. I only know them online. I’ve never seen their faces, I know them by screen name (usually I can connect a real name) and I don’t even really know where they live. Yet,Continue reading “Empty Wallets and the Empty Tomb”
God Sightings
As part of my committment during the season of Lent, I will begin a daily Bible reading that will lead me through the entire Bible. Through an online community, there is an opportunity for many of us to join together in this committment and discuss our progress. I am inviting you to join an onlineContinue reading “God Sightings”
Rev. Kris Mares 