Are you ready? Have you made your preparations? In the midst of the storm, when we’re too tired to stand, we kneel; we pray.
No matter what we face in life, God is with us always.
Have a great week friends.
Month: June 2018
After the sermon…
Sunday worship was filled with excitement, children’s voices, and words of encouragement. Part of my love of worship stems and grows from the love that is shown to each other when we gather. This Sunday was no different.
We heard from Mark 4 – the Parables of the Kingdom and the mustard seed.
Both of these parables connected with Father’s Day. Quite the task but not impossible.
There were seeds:
- of encouragement
- of love
- of joy
- of hope
- of family
- of churches/communities of faith
The seeds, deep roots, stalk, and harvest can be metaphors for our lives and for the Kingdom. What we plant IS important. What seeds will you plant tody? 
Happy Monday
…and it is a very happy kind of day. There’s blue sky, gentle breeze, and nature is a buzzing with life. So much to be thankful for.
Yesterday at St. Luke’s United we shared in a time of remembrance for those who have passed since last June. We lit candles, prayed, and had a time over food to share memories.
The focus of the service was not only remembering but of giving thanks. From Psalm 138: “1 To You, Lord, I give my whole heart, a heart filled with praise, for I am grateful;”
We understand that through the valleys and onto the mountain peaks God is with us – we are not alone. For this we give thanks.
Living in gratitude is Godly living. Giving thanks renews our hearts. Are you living in an attitude of gratitude today, on this happy Monday?
Speak Eternal One, your servant is listening.
This song came to my mind as I pondered being still and listening to that still small voice that calls to each one of us.
Samuel rose three times to respond to Eli who did not call to him.
How often do we respond thinking God is calling to us but not taking the time to discern or understand where, why, or how we are to proceed?
This is a week of decisions. Decisions within the Province of Ontario; decisions of what to do, where to go, what to wear, what to eat. Each moment can present an opportunity to make choices.
Listen. Do you hear God’s call on your life? Are you ready to answer, “Yes Lord. Your faithful servant is listening.
Musings from the Manse 