June 22, 2025 We’re talking about a great prophet and miracle worker today, Elijah, and about a very difficult time in his life when he suffered from Depression. It’s encouraging to me, and I hope to you, that Elijah, one of the greatest prophets in the Bible, even he had a time in his lifeContinue reading “Elijah and Depression”
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The Promise of Trouble
June 15, 2025 Jesus promised us many wonderful things. He promised us friendship! He said in John 15:14 “You are my friends if you do what I command you.” In John 10:10 Jesus promised life to the full. In Matthew ch. 11, Jesus said, “Come to me all you who are weary and burdened, andContinue reading “The Promise of Trouble”
Filled with the Spirit
June 8, 2025 Imagine how awesome it would be to have Jesus with you, helping you all the time. If you have a party, and you run out of something important, like potato chips. Then Jesus gives you enough potato chips to feed 5000 people! Or your dog dies, and Jesus could just bring himContinue reading “Filled with the Spirit “
Mental Health Sunday: Building Resilience, Strengthening Hope
June 1, 2025 Today we’re celebrating Mental Health Sunday! Here are some statistics on mental health. Nearly three in ten adults have been diagnosed with depression at some point in their lives and about 18% are currently experiencing depression. The most commonly diagnosed mental disorder is anxiety disorders. About of third of Americans will experience anxietyContinue reading “Mental Health Sunday: Building Resilience, Strengthening Hope “
What to do while you wait
May 25, 2025 It’s human nature to avoid what we don’t like: when my oldest kid was a toddler, he would eat peas. He would put a pea in his mouth. It would sit in his mouth for a little while, then he would spit out the skin! He avoided eating pea skins. Some kidsContinue reading “What to do while you wait “
A Nudge and a Miracle
May 18, 2025 Today we’re talking about miracles. Do you believe in miracles? A miracle is NOT just something unusual. A miracle is something that seems impossible! It’s a reversal of the laws of nature. Have you ever felt you needed a miracle? Most of us have! We don’t always get that miracle. It’s devastatingContinue reading “A Nudge and a Miracle “
Blessed are the Peacemakers
May 11, 2025 We’re in a sermon series called “Bless this Home.” We’re talking about Jesus’ teaching: “Blessed are the peacemakers. My family growing up was pretty good. But there were definitely fights, arguments and name-calling. I thought, when I grow up, when I’m in charge, I’ll have the perfect family! Everybody would get alongContinue reading “Blessed are the Peacemakers “
Bless this Home: Blessed are the Pure in Heart
May 4, 2025 We’re in a sermon series called, “Bless this Home,” about enjoying peace, happiness and contentment in our home and family. Jesus said, “Blessed are they who hunger and thirst for righteousness.” Last Sunday we talked about living your life, not putting God on the sidelines, but God in the center of ourContinue reading “Bless this Home: Blessed are the Pure in Heart “
Bless this Home: Hunger and Thirst for Righteousness
April 27, 2025 It can sometimes be a challenge to raise kids, have a good marriage, or get along with your family. That’s why we’re starting a three-week series that I’m so excited about called “Bless this home.” We want our home and family blessed! This series is based on the Beatitudes in Matthew 5.Continue reading “Bless this Home: Hunger and Thirst for Righteousness “
Easter: Life After the Letdown
April 20, 2025 Today the sun is shining, and it’s a beautiful day to celebrate Easter! But you don’t get to Easter without the cross. We have extra crosses around church during Lent leading up to Easter. At Trinity we have a wooden cross here. We have three crosses outside that light up at night! At St. Peter’sContinue reading “Easter: Life After the Letdown “