Does difficulty deter you? Have you given up because your pursuit seemed too difficult? Lacking immediate results, do you become deterred? Consider for a moment that every struggle is temporary - even if it’s long term - but the fruits of your labor may be everlasting. Sometimes...
The first case of COVID-19 hit our state just a few weeks ago - but what a different world we live in now. Many are working at home, many have lost jobs, and many are going to work every day to help keep us safe...
*Originally shared on 2/20/18 One time I found a copy of this book, Praise Habit by David Crowder, in the church's lost & found. By the way, if you're missing that book, hit me up! I have it! The theme of the book is what the...
A recent devotional by Charles Stanley got me thinking about how I respond when God doesn’t answer my prayers. I know I am not alone struggling with this issue. As I’m praying with people after Sunday service or with members of my small group, I...
"All things are possible to those who believe." Mark 9:23 In December I was shopping for Christmas presents for some wonderful Christian sisters. I was struggling to find anything that seemed right. As I was browsing, I came across mugs with Mark 9:23 on them. Was it the right gift? Was...
This past Sunday we kicked off a new series called, “For Rhode Island”! As a church we desire, like Nehemiah, to see revival among the people nearest and dearest to us. We know this was a passion of Nehemiah’s because it says in scripture that...
I don't know about you, but I can't believe it's "back-to-school time" already! For weeks we've been bombarded with commercials, sales, signs, and other constant reminders that it was coming. I just pushed it all aside until now! The time has finally come. Whether or...
There are a lot of troubling things in the news these days. I guess it has always been that way. Wars, famine, natural disasters, injustice, crime. It can be easy to not pay much attention, to think it is someone else’s problem. To be wrapped...
Originally shared on 5/9/17 I am a naturally quiet person. Because of this, I tend to shy away from praying in public. Especially when I was a new believer, I would do everything I could to avoid praying out-loud. I would attend Bible studies where everyone...
The New Year is upon us! There is something nice about a fresh start. There is the hope of things being different, being better. Leaving the mistakes and struggles behind in the old year. However, if you are like me – good intentions can quickly...