August 16, 2026 When I was in college, I studied Russian language, and I got to spend a semester in Russia on a program for American students. We were told before we went, don’t bring many clothes. There are no laundry machines to wash your clothes. You have to wash your clothes by hand inContinue reading “It’s All in Your Mind: An Attitude of Gratitude”
Author Archives: Maureen Duffy-Guy
It’s All in Your Mind: The Truth about Lies
August 9, 2026 Today we’re talking about lies we believe as truth, because a lie you believe will affect your life as if it is true! There’s a boy in Tamaqua, Jaxon Green. He is in the news, because he was in a video with Elmo from Sesame Street! Jaxon is tube fed. He doesn’tContinue reading “It’s All in Your Mind: The Truth about Lies”
It’s All in Your Mind: Strongholds
August 2, 2026 I had an unexpected experience a few weeks ago when I went to my husband, Kevin’s, church for his last Sunday as pastor. During the service, the congregation and Kevin promised to release each other and mark an end of his time in ministry there. The congregation vowed they won’t expect himContinue reading “It’s All in Your Mind: Strongholds”
It’s All in Your Mind: Attitude Check
July 26, 2026 I’m excited about this new sermon series! We all want to be happy and experience joy. To have joy, you don’t need to have great things in your life. God gives joy, no matter what we face. Maybe you’ve met someone who always seems to have a positive outlook, even when theyContinue reading “It’s All in Your Mind: Attitude Check”
Christmas in July: Hope Shines Through!
July 19, 2026 When we tell stories, we sometimes change parts of it. We may want to make it appropriate for all ages. We may edit out certain details. We change it to make a better story. My husband is from Texas. I think that’s why he sometimes makes a story bigger and better! I’llContinue reading “Christmas in July: Hope Shines Through!”
Pray and Don’t Give Up!
July 5, 2026 Today we’re talking about the power of not giving up on prayer. Prayer is one of the most powerful things in the life of a Christian and in the life of a church. The power is not in our prayers. It’s in the one who hears our prayers! If I ask, whoContinue reading “Pray and Don’t Give Up!”
Liberty, Responsibility and Accountability to God
June 28, 2026 Have you ever said, “I have the right to do whatever I want!” We all like our independence! Has someone ever told you, “I have the right to do whatever I want!” Maybe they were angry at you! That doesn’t feel good. It’s nice to live peacefully. Today we’re going to talkContinue reading “Liberty, Responsibility and Accountability to God”
Irresistible Faith
June 7, 2026 It was exciting to attend the first ever annual meeting of the Keystone Conference UCC, where pastors and church delegates from over 220 churches gathered to learn, do church business, worship and fellowship. It was the first meeting since the four conferences in Pennsylvania became one! It was a big deal! PeopleContinue reading “Irresistible Faith”
How to Fight for Your Family!
June 21, 2026 In the Old Testament, you can find dysfunctional families and some pretty bad examples of parenting! Adam and Eve disobey God and get kicked out of the garden, then their son Cain kill his brother Abel! There’s Abraham who is ready to sacrifice his son on the altar, until God stops him!Continue reading “How to Fight for Your Family!”
The Hero’s Journey
June 14, 2026 What do you think of when you hear the words, eternal life? Heaven? Life after death? There’s a verse in the Scriptures, John 17:3, which sounds different than how we usually think of eternal life. Jesus says, “Now this is eternal life, that they know you, the only God, and Jesus Christ,Continue reading “The Hero’s Journey”
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