Glimpses of Grace
“Woo Hoo!” It was a Party!
Pastor John has aptly called this blog, “Glimpses of Grace.” It has offered an opportunity to reflect on how God has graciously shown up in the midst of life individually and life together. Yet, in the last couple of weeks,… Read the rest
Bethany as the Beautiful Gate
Last Sunday I preached on the miracle at the Beautiful Gate. It was the story of Peter and John being asked for “alms” by a beggar at the gate outside the temple. Though the man could not walk, all he… Read the rest
A fox, a turtle, two guys, and…God
As you may know, Robbie Ytterberg, our new Associate Pastor, and I spent a couple days on retreat at Camp Crestfield. It was a time for the two of us to step back from the intensity and demands of our… Read the rest
Little Resurrection
I have some breaking news for you: we saw our first Red Bellied Woodpecker of the season. We- Melany and I – are sure it is the same one from last year because he’s got a red belly and red… Read the rest
Beautiful Music
Last Sunday I closed the sermon on God’s holiness with an illustration of the theme, the singing of, “Jesus Loves Me” by four year old Lucie Scrima. At least that was the plan.
She had sung it at our all-church… Read the rest
Prayers of Grace
Dear Friends,
As I prepare to go on the all church retreat, here are some ways to be praying:
that the Holy Spirit will be deeply at work on the retreat- in the times of worship, study, prayer, play, and… Read the rest
Pray Without Ceasing
“Pray without ceasing.” I Thessalonians 5:17
It is a short verse-just 3 words-but it packs a punch. “Pray without ceasing.” Wow. That inspired word from the Apostle Paul does not mean that we are to lock ourselves in a prayer… Read the rest
Giving Something for Lent
Hello, friends! This is Melany Hamilton, writing “Glimpses of Grace” at the request of my dear husband. J This “glimpse” is based on the meditation on prayer I shared with those who attended our Ash Wednesday service last week.
Many… Read the rest
All Church Retreat – Testimony
Dear friends
There are times in my life when you minister to me more than you will ever know. This Sunday was one of those special moments. Dennis Biearman had been scheduled to give a promotional announcement for the all… Read the rest
Longing Fulfilled is a Tree of Life
The wise writer of these words really knew what they were talking about: “Hope deferred makes the heart sick, but a longing fulfilled is a tree of life” (Proverbs 13:12).
I proposed to Abby in September of 2002, right near… Read the rest
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