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Interactive Prayer Stations on Pentecost II
1 When the day of Pentecost came, they were all together in one place. 2 Suddenly a sound like the blowing of a violent wind came from heaven and filled the whole house where they were sitting. 3 They saw what seemed to be tongues of fire that separated and came to rest on each of them. 4 All of them were…
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Interactive Prayers Stations on Pentecost I
Then the disciples rejoiced when they saw the Lord. 21 Jesus said to them again, “Peace be with you. As the Father has sent me, so I send you.” 22 When he had said this, he breathed on them and said to them, “Receive the Holy Spirit.” (John 20.20-22) Pentecost provides a lot of wonderful images to…
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A Day in the Life of a Pastor/Mother
I love this photo. Exemplified in this photo is where my life as a mom and as a pastor intersect. This is the day that my daughter was baptized. I love how my son is looking up and probably wondering what is going on. My husband who is also a pastor had the joy of…
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Living the Resurrection on Mother’s Day
25 Near the cross of Jesus stood his mother, his mother’s sister, Mary the wife of Clopas, and Mary Magdalene. 26 When Jesus saw his mother there, and the disciple whom he loved standing nearby, he said to her, “Woman, here is your son,” 27 and to the disciple, “Here is your mother.” (John 19.24-27) Mother’s Day is always fun when the kids…
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Interactive Prayer Stations on Easter & Resurrection
5 But the angel said to the women, “Do not be afraid; I know that you are looking for Jesus who was crucified. 6 He is not here; for he has been raised, as he said. (Matthew 28.5-6) Typically, the Sunday after Easter, my church sets up interactive prayer stations. After the hoopla of Easter service…
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Interactive Prayers Stations on Jeremiah 2, Creation, & Earth Day
7 I brought you into a plentiful land to eat its fruits and its good things. But when you entered you defiled my land, and made my heritage an abomination. (Jeremiah 2.7) Taking care of the earth is one of the first commandments that God gives humankind. God tasked Adam to name creation as well…
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What to Do with Broken Pews?
“If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it.” This is a familiar saying that often refers to our need to improve things when they don’t really need improving. The problem is that for many churches, the question is “when is it broken enough?” It doesn’t matter if it is broken or worn, but when is it…
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A Day of Silence for a Lifetime of Justice
12 For the word of God is alive and active. Sharper than any double-edged sword, it penetrates even to dividing soul and spirit, joints and marrow; it judges the thoughts and attitudes of the heart. 13 Nothing in all creation is hidden from God’s sight. Everything is uncovered and laid bare before the eyes of…
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The Butcher, the Baker, & the Candlestick Maker: Characteristics of Today’s Leader
“Give me wisdom and knowledge, that I may lead this people, for who is able to govern this great people of yours?” (2 Chronicles 1.10) I think it is safe to say that wisdom and knowledge are two desirable traits of any leader. After all, who wants to follow a misguided leader, invest in someone who…
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Interactive Prayer Stations on John 3.16 & Lent
For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life. (John 3.16) John 3.16 is a popular verse in the Bible. For many Christians it is one of the first Bible verses that one commits to memory. This verse…
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