ON SPIRITUALITY AND FAITH

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Mini-Jesus at the UMC General Conference

A Divine Pause

By skarafanda | May 3, 2024

The trick is not to seek it; but to let go and let it happen Sometimes I feel like my days are just back-to-back episodes of chaos. Emails pinging, phones ringing, meetings, emails, text messages, meetings, emails, did I mention emails and meetings??? AND my brain’s buzzing with a million things to do. But there’s a little secret tucked away in Psalm 46:10 that’s been a game changer for me. In fact…

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A tottering fence

By skarafanda | Apr 23, 2024

Psalm 62:3 says, “How long will ye imagine mischief against a man? Ye shall be slain all of you: As a bowing wall shall ye be, and as a tottering fence”. I’ve felt like a tottering fence before. Looking strong, trying to keep things together but one swift wind comes along and all of it falls apart. How do we guard ourselves from turning into a tottering fence and live into our…

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Unshakable Faith: Drawing Strength from Psalm 62:6

By skarafanda | Mar 21, 2024

Unshakable Faith Ever felt like you’re scrambling in the wilderness, searching for something sturdy to lean on? I’ve been there – more times than I can count. But here’s a little secret I stumbled upon in one of those ‘wilderness moments’: Psalm 62:6. It’s a rock-solid reminder (pun intended) that says, “He only is my rock and my salvation; He is my defense; I shall not be moved.” In life’s tumultuous landscapes,…

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Perspective Steps

By skarafanda | Mar 1, 2024

Proverbs 16:9 In their hearts humans plan their course, but the LORD establishes their steps. Proverbs 16:9 A person’s steps are directed by the LORD. How then can anyone understand their own way? Proverbs 20:24 My new home in Cartersville is a ranch-style house with no stairs, making everyday tasks like laundry and cleaning much simpler. Similarly, my new church is designed all on one level, enhancing accessibility. However, let’s not discount…

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#HolyMischief, help

We ALL need a helper!

By skarafanda | Feb 9, 2024

A Story of Help and  #HolyMischief Once upon a time, I went to a conference where they made me do the Marshmallow Challenge. I had led this many times but never actually did it. I knew what do do. And I knew I couldn’t do it alone. I had two others at my table. Together we built a foundation and height. Then we tried to balance it and re-secure. And we failed…again…and…

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#HolyMischief, Howard Finster, Paradise Gardens

#HolyMischief: Ways for Christians to Make a Difference in 2024

By skarafanda | Jan 2, 2024

A #HolyMischief Story Once upon a time, a small group of people gathered online came up with an idea to spread love and kindness in their communities. They called it #HolyMischief. The idea was simple, but powerful – for one season, members of this group would commit random acts of kindness, big and small, to make a positive impact in the world around them. And the results were nothing short of miraculous.…

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