2015 Advent: Joy

2015 Advent: Joy

The drive home is so familiar; driving it with my eyes closed seems tempting.  The last several hours have been overflowing with the kind things that create memories that don’t easily fade.  My senses have had quite the workout, the sights,...

Word Of The Year

Word Of The Year

During the Advent season the main concept is “waiting” for Jesus.  Well, for me waiting feels negative. Waiting in line, waiting to use the bathroom, waiting to hear test results, waiting…the list could go on and on!  The word I like better...

2015 Advent: Wonder

2015 Advent: Wonder

Few words cause an instantaneous response in our house. I can think of only a handful that send our kids into immediate action. I-C-E-C-R-E-A-M. As parents, we become proficient spellers, knowing that simply uttering the words will send...

2015 Advent: Waiting

2015 Advent: Waiting

Hello friends!  Happy first Sunday in advent.  Kristen here and I'd like to introduce our friend Marcie Gates who will be bringing us our first ever Advent Series.  Marcie has served as a partner in ministry for the last 7 years (full bio at...

Saying Yes & No Honestly

Saying Yes & No Honestly

When I was processing my own role as a clergy spouse probably the best advice I heard from a former pastor’s wife was “Be yourself.” These wise words of advice stuck with me and continue to impact how I navigate my place in our community,...

FPU: Buyer Beware

FPU: Buyer Beware

How often do you find yourself with a commercial jingle stuck in your head? There’s a reason those jingles are so catchy. Companies are constantly competing for our money, and the best companies spend significant time and money studying our...

Spiritual Practices: Lectio Divina

Spiritual Practices: Lectio Divina

You may or may not be familiar with the practice of Lectio Divina and today we want to either introduce you to it or bring back to mind as you decide how to meet with God this week. Lectio Divina is a Latin phrase meaning ‘divine’ or ‘holy...

FPU: Dumping Debt

FPU: Dumping Debt

"You need a credit card to rent a car or to make purchases online." "Car payments are a way of life, and you’ll always have one." "You need to take out a credit card or car loan to build up your credit score." "Debt is a tool and should be...