Joseph But it happened about this time, when Joseph went into the house to do his work, and none of the men of the house was inside, 12 that [Mrs. Potiphar] caught him by his garment, saying, “Lie with me.” But he [SAID NO] and left his garment in her hand, and fled and ran outside. Genesis 39.11-12 Background… [Read More]
Church
Five Minute Friday – Church
Kate said church If Covid19 taught me anything, it taught me that church is not a brick and mortar structure. It’s flesh, bone, and spirit. One can “have” church in their living room, their front porch, their back deck, or standing outside with neighbors. Church is people, in one accord, praising and worshiping the One… [Read More]
Those 7 Churches Of Revelation
Those 7 Churches Yes, we went to real church again, and, yes, our Pastor is still teaching from The Revelation. It’s funny because after writing last week’s post I knew I would continue with Revelation 2 and made lots of notes BEFORE Church on Sunday. I am NO Bible scholar – but sometimes it doesn’t… [Read More]
Quietude: November 19, 2017
10 Ways To Pray for the Persecuted Church B.A.S.I.C. Brothers And Sisters In Chains The Voice of the Martyrs proclaims every November to “pray for our persecuted family.” This month Quietude will focus on 10 Ways to Pray… Forgive and love their persecutors. “ But I say to you, love your enemies, bless those who curse you,… [Read More]
Quietude: November 12, 2017
10 Ways To Pray for the Persecuted Church B.A.S.I.C. Brothers And Sisters In Chains The Voice of the Martyrs proclaims every November to “pray for our persecuted family.” This month Quietude will focus on 10 Ways to Pray… See God open doors to evangelism. “meanwhile praying also for us, that God would open to us a… [Read More]
I’m Moving Out of the Way!
Any Girl Scouts in the house? Make new friends but keep the old – one is silver and the other gold! Our church leadership is changing. Our wonderful pastor, Ron Drake Sr, is retiring by the end of this year. He not only founded Community Church but he has pastored it for thirty years. He,… [Read More]
sonday reflections -june 7 2015
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the changing church
I grew up in church. A rigid non-denominational, denomination. We wore hats. Women were silent. We “broke bread” every Sonday morning in Morning Meeting. Morning Meeting was quiet. Hymns were sung, but no musical instruments were played, all singing was a capella. My grandpa was Sonday School Superintendent and my sister and I were… [Read More]