Understanding the Gift of Hope As we prepare our hearts for the coming of Jesus, both in the celebration of Christmas and in anticipation of His second coming, we are reminded of the importance of being fully present and not letting distractions pull us away from our faith. What is Advent? Advent marks the beginning of the Christian liturgical year and is a time of preparation for the coming of Jesus. It…

Embracing Holy Mischief: A Thanksgiving Reflection As we gather in the spirit of Thanksgiving, we reflect on the importance of love, kindness, and mercy in our lives. What is Holy Mischief? Holy Mischief is the idea that God shows up in simple acts of kindness, jolting people into paying attention and seeing the divine in everyday actions. It’s about doing good in unexpected ways, creating moments of joy and connection that reflect…

Bubbles! A few weeks ago we hosted something called Messy Church. It’s church but not as you know it. We do lots of activities together as families and then have a meal and a message. One of our stations this time had two bubble machines. There was no reason other than that bubbles are fun. One of the kids who came squealed with delight as she loaded up the bubble juice and…

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…

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…

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,…