You are the light of the world. A city set on a hill cannot be hidden. Nor do people light a lamp and put it under a basket, but on a stand, and it gives light to all in the house. In the same way, let your light shine before others, so that they may see your good works… Continue reading Spark-Catalyst
Tag: God
Spark- Fan The Flame
For this reason I remind you to fan into flame the gift of God, which is in you through the laying on of my hands, for God gave us a spirit not of fear but of power and love and self-control. 2 Timothy 1:6-7 Last week I suggested that God’s design is that we be a people filled with… Continue reading Spark- Fan The Flame
Woo
As the deer pants for streams of water, so my soul pants for you, my God. My soul thirsts for God, for the living God. When can I go and meet with God? Deep calls to deep in the roar of your waterfalls; all your waves and breakers have swept over me. Psalm 42:1-2,7 English Standard Version (ESV) Do… Continue reading Woo
Too Busy
Now as they went on their way, Jesus entered a village. And a woman named Martha welcomed him into her house. And she had a sister called Mary, who sat at the Lord’s feet and listened to his teaching. But Martha was distracted with much serving. And she went up to him and said, “Lord,… Continue reading Too Busy
New series starting Sunday
Too Busy Not To… When you ask someone how they are doing, their normal answer is busy. We are all busy to various levels. Our planners are filled with events, programs, fund raisers, and classes, and that’s just our personal calendar. Then add in work, family, and friends, and you wonder how does it all… Continue reading New series starting Sunday
Prayer for Easter Weekend
To each of you part of the community at Trinity: I am writing you because this weekend is a big deal. I also write you because you are a praying people who place a high value on the power and importance of prayer. The events of Good Friday and Easter form the foundation of where… Continue reading Prayer for Easter Weekend
Be Real pt.2
“You have searched me, Lord, and you know me. You know when I sit and when I rise; you perceive my thoughts from afar.” Psalm 139:1-2 Last week we started to talk about this idea of being real with yourself. Honesty and authenticity are buzz words and concepts that I believe sound nice, but in reality can be… Continue reading Be Real pt.2
Changing the World is Hard
Oh back in the day. Back in college and seminary when I had great aspirations to change the world. As I have grown older this desire has not stopped through, I still believe that God changes lives, and I want to be part of God’s transforming work in the world around me. A few weeks… Continue reading Changing the World is Hard
Spiritual ROI
For what does it profit a man to gain the whole world and forfeit his soul? For what can a man give in return for his soul? Mark 8:36-37 ESV A common term in business is “return on investment (ROI)”. It is defined as, “A performance measure used to evaluate the efficiency of an investment or to… Continue reading Spiritual ROI
Line in the Sand
“Maintain the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace. 4 There is one body and one Spirit—just as you were called to the one hope that belongs to your call— 5 one Lord, one faith, one baptism,6 one God and Father of all, who is over all and through all and in all. Ephesians 4:3-6 This passage from Ephesians is well-known and often quoted. It… Continue reading Line in the Sand