Red Solo Cup

Among the details I could fill in around those events on my calendar is a little time I spent with God. The time came in the car and it was interrupted by my disdain for other drivers, my anxiety around some looming decisions that are weighing on my mind and the occasional invading random thought from nowhere (did I turn off the coffee maker?). I don’t think the time would qualify as quality.

Are we Chatting or Praying?

One of the most beautiful prayers that I have heard, or read, is: Most merciful Father, I confess that I have sinned against you in thought, word, and deed: by what I have done, and by what I have left undone. I have not loved you with my whole heart; I have not loved my [...]

Recorded Worship from 1/8/2012

The recorded copy of Worship from 1/8/2012 at Covenant of the Cross. Baby Dedication is the first up.

My First Christmas in Heaven

Christmas is a time of that year that brings solemn thoughts as individuals reflect upon this Christmas, their First Christmas, without a loved one. I first published this poem in 1998 as it was used to minister to me in the loss of my grandfather. Each year at this time of the year I publish it again in my column with the prayer that this poem gives each of us hope through faith in Jesus Christ. There is nothing that will replace the loss of a loved one, but the comfort of their presence in Heaven with Jesus does provide me with peace, especially at Christmas.

How to Bring a Blessing upon Your House

I shared that word with the congregation during morning worship several Sundays ago, but the Holy Spirit wasn’t satisfied with me telling it just once. So in obedience to the Spirit of God, I’m writing that message again here in these pages. If you ever wanted to know how to bring a blessing upon your house, you don’t want to miss this. And even if you feel that your house doesn’t need a blessing, maybe you can read it and tell someone else how to get the job done.

CovenAnts Children’s Ministry

Covenant’s Ministry for Children, CovenAnts began on Sunday April 3, 2011.  Our Children’s Ministry is underway providing a new opportunity to grow and offer a loving experience to all children.  Beginning April 3, we will be offering classes for kids in grades 1-5.  See Linda Brendlinger, check the website and the information desk in the [...]

Thanksgiving A Deliberate Action

My practice during the Season of Thanks is to write my personal expressions of thanks to individuals who have made a difference in my life, because they gave. I began this practice simply through an effort one year to share my appreciation through the action of honor and remembrance. Over the years I have been [...]

The Men of Covenant Retreat Revisited

On Saturday, November 20, the men of Covenant of the Cross held a retreat to celebrate God’s love and share his glory.  It was a spirit filled day with activities designed to bring those who attended closer to God as well as each other.   Comments from some of the attendees are below.  Plans for another [...]

TITHES and OFFERINGS

There are many people that ask about the definition of the tithe compared to other types of gifts. The tithe definition in its broadest sense means a tenth of one’s increase – Deuteronomy 14:22. That is the broadest definition of tithe that is accepted by most of the population. There are even more defined meanings [...]

Worship and Relationship – Lessons from Pets

It was strange in the quietness of that time, with Flea and Baby with me, to see Worship and my relationship with God in a different way. Oh, to be sure I gain new insights each day, but this one had some interesting parallels from which for me to draw. You see, I had sought to understand what God wanted to from me, and how he wanted to relate with me in a new way: something that was not the same old imagery that I have held for so long, something that communicated not just knowledge, but also great depth of feeling. In those precious moments God directed me toward the two who were on the day’s adventures with me: Flea and Baby.

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