Category Archives: Devotionals

Dear Friends, Well, today it started for me.  The massive, musical machine is starting its engine and we’re beginning to roll.  I knew it was coming.  Labor day marked the official end of summer for me and now, “it” has … Continue reading →

Dear Friends, I hope you all are enjoying this Labor Day, albeit a wet one!  Of course, we always give thanks for the gifts that God gives us, rain or shine.  God gives us another great gift–the gift of choice. … Continue reading →

Dear Beloved, How would you like to do less, but accomplish more?!  We all want to be good stewards of the time, energy and talent that God has given us.  Before you begin your day, try to find some quiet … Continue reading →

Dear Friends, I hope this devotional finds you all well and in communion with God our Father.  As it says below, you receive spiritual nutrients that can only come from being in communion with God on a regular basis.  Whenever … Continue reading →

Dear Friends, Someone asked me yesterday “how can you know you’re hearing the voice of God”?  I responded that if what you hear is good, true, beautiful and loving, then it is the voice of God speaking to you through … Continue reading →

Dear Friends,   Thank you for your presence yesterday and for your heart-felt, spirit-filled singing and playing!  I love that you all are adding to your personal stories by volunteering your time, talent and energy in the worship arts.  What … Continue reading →

Dear Beloved, Fear is often at the root of many of our struggles internally and externally.  That’s why Jesus and angels usually begin by saying “fear not”!  They know our first human instinct is to react in fear.  But we … Continue reading →

Dear Friends, This upcoming weekend will be the last Sunday we’ll be in the Luke series.  It’s been an amazing journey hasn’t it!  From birth, to life, to death to resurrection and the Emmaus road.  It was on this road … Continue reading →

Ah….the power of the “ASK”! A former pastor of mine talked to me about the power of the “ask”.  I’ve never forgotten those words of wisdom.  What keeps us from asking?  Is it fear?  Fear of rejection?  If we don’t … Continue reading →

Dear Friends, I was indeed pure joy being with you all in worship yesterday.  Thank you again for your faithfulness as together we led a beautiful worship service that was heart-felt, sincere and deeply moving.  Thank you for sharing your … Continue reading →