I’m currently sitting on our villa roof along the coast of Santorini Island. It is another magnificent place with a people who are beautiful and full of energy. I emphasize that last comment as I can hear on this early morning two very loud families talking/discussing family business over the breakfast table. The trip has gone by so quickly. Rarely does anyone say the opposite in situations like
Prayer for the Week: Creator of All, we are overwhelmed by the beauty of new and unexpected voices who announce your Good News. So often it is a change, a surprise that allows for your Spirit to reveal something we have never imagined before. Faith is about stability and certainty, while at the same time, it is about being challenged and confronted in our contentment. Allow for grace
Scripture: Acts 18:12-17 Now when Gallio was the governor of the province of Achaia, the Jews united in their opposition against Paul and brought him before the court. “This man is persuading others to worship God unlawfully,” they declared. Just as Paul was about to speak, Gallio said to the Jews, “If there had been some sort of injury or criminal behavior, I would have reason to accept
From Philippi Scripture: Philippians 1:28-30 That way, you won’t be afraid of anything your enemies do. Your faithfulness and courage are a sign of their coming destruction and your salvation, which is from God. God has generously granted you the privilege, not only of believing in Christ but also of suffering for Christ’s sake. You are having the same struggle that you saw me face and now hear
Scripture: Acts 17:14 The brothers and sisters sent Paul away to the seacoast at once, but Silas and Timothy remained at Beroea. Thought for the Day: Beroea, now Veroia, is about an hour west of Thessaloniki, if you drive along the coast, but more like 1 hour and 20 minutes if you take the northern route. Today, Veroia (Beroea) is known as Little Jerusalem as it has nearly
Scripture: Acts 17:13 The Jews from Thessalonica learned that Paul also proclaimed God’s word in Beroea, so they went there too and were upsetting and disturbing the crowds. Thought for the Day: Paul’s experience in Thessalonica was not so good. As I am currently in Thessalonica, I am hoping my experience is better than what Paul experienced. He and Silas had to escape with the help of some
Scripture: Leviticus 25:1-4 The LORD said to Moses on Mount Sinai, Speak to the Israelites and say to them: Once you enter the land that I am giving you, the land must celebrate a sabbath rest to the LORD. You will plant your fields for six years, and prune your vineyards and gather their crops for six years. But in the seventh year the land will have a
Prayer for the Week: Some of our youth are returning from church camp and others are preparing to go. Some of our youth are making themselves ready for mission trips to serve those they have never met. For every young life that is able to experience you, O Lord of All Creation, we believe in the potential of a changed heart. For every counselor, volunteer, sponsor, donation and
Scripture: Ephesians 1:16 I don’t stop giving thanks to God for you when I remember you in my prayers. Thought for the Day: These are familiar words, but today, they are words I wish to repeat to the people of Cypress Creek Christian Church. This congregation has been incredibly generous and kind to me and my family. I am currently beside myself with excitement as I think about
Scripture: Philippians 1:21-24 Because for me, living serves Christ and dying is even better. If I continue to live in this world, I get results from my work. But I don’t know what I prefer. I’m torn between the two because I want to leave this life and be with Christ, which is far better. However, it’s more important for me to stay in this world for your