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Why We Must Teach Our Children to Not Give Up Doing Good

June 21, 2017 by Stephanie 2 Comments

  The joyful anticipation of the beginning of Summer break became tainted with disappointment as we walked home from school that day. My fifth grade son and his friend and I sauntered down the sidewalk in conversation as the warm breeze brushed over our bodies; a reminder of God’s never ceasing hand at work. Our […]

Filed Under: Sacred Connections Tagged With: Church, disappointment, embracing, extending, fatigue, good, harvest, kindness, neighbor, reap, recognition, serving, shelter, sow, weary, world

"If the Church Would be the Church"

October 17, 2016 by Stephanie Leave a Comment

My neighbor and I have some lively discussions. It’s refreshing; actually, since our demographics differ greatly. He is an 80 year old widower, father, grandfather, vet; and agnostic   I am 50, wife, mom, and Christian.  We talk about everything: parenting, economics, the state of the country, gardening and when the Spirit opens a window of […]

Filed Under: Sacred Connections Tagged With: abortion, agnostic, body, caring, Church, followers, Heaven, James 2, Jesus, life, light, mom, neighbor, world

I Want to Be Known for Taking Fearless Leaps

September 1, 2016 by Stephanie Leave a Comment

I learn a lot when I scan obituaries. I’m not talking about tributes to celebrities.  Rather, these quick biographies belong to those with whom we interact and encounter in the daily rhythms of life. Sometimes, they inspire me to be a better version of myself; a more accurate image bearer of my Creator as I learn […]

Filed Under: Sacred Connections Tagged With: autism, caves, courage, death, dreams, faith, followers, gifts, God, life, obituaries, pool, purpose, world

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When my first child was born 20 plus years ago, I envisioned taking just a few years off from my role as Pastor of Youth and Family. While that didn’t exactly unfold as expected, God used my gifts and skills in other ways. Read More…

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