Constant Change
Personal confession: I do not love change. Actually, I like to see things changed for the better, but once they are better, I like them to stay that way. I am a little bit change averse. Change is disruptive, creates uncertainty, and is a little bit stressful. Maybe even a lot stressful.
Yet we live in a culture of rapid change. We must be adaptable and flexible. Change is exciting. We are called to be agents of change, for the good. We want to change the world. We want to create change […]
The Arrival – Love (Heidi Messner)
Week two of Advent at New Life Church in Everett.
Heidi challenges us to rethink our ideas of love and to adopt a Biblical view of loving others.
I loved the testimony, the Advent candle lighting, communion, and the message.
Fear-Less
God is love.
This being the true, as I go about my day, God is at work not merely around me, but toward me as well. He is loving me (and you). He is bringing me peace. Joy. Wisdom.
I don’t need to be frantic or rushed. I don’t need to be fearful. My tasks are to be enjoyed. I don’t have a list to get through, but rather I can enjoy the process that each item brings me: Going on my run (in the snow and ice – it is beautiful outside). Feeding the animals […]
Advent Encounter – Weekly Videos
These videos are designed to complement the weekly readings found in our book “Advent Encounter”.
This book is available on Kindle through this link: Advent Encounter
Hope you enjoy this Advent season as you encounter Jesus in a new way.
The playlist is located on my channel right HERE, and the first video is below.
Merry Christmas!!
Serving as a Friend
I have posted my first sermon below. Thank you for your prayers as we go on this journey in a new community!
If this topic sparks some questions, feel free to comment below. #friendshipleadership