Category: Sacred Sunday Scaries
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Eternal vs. Temporal – 1 Peter 1:3-5
When I attended Kansas State University, I stumbled my way into a ministry called Christian Challenge. I use the word “stumble” because I had no idea these ministries existed and therefore had no intention of attending…
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Near to the Brokenhearted – Psalm 34:18
My husband had only been out of town a little over 24 hours, yet I already was feeling at the end of my rope. I was alone at home with our three kids who are age 4 and under, and it had been quite a day…
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Of First Importance – 1 Corinthians 15:3-4
What is of first importance to you? I suppose there are various ways to go about figuring out the answer. What do you do to start your day? What are things you can’t go without…
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With Jesus – Acts 4:13
I was nervous going into my first semester at Kansas State University. I transferred from community college into K-State’s College of Music, Theater, and Dance. Socially, it felt daunting.
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Seek Him First – Matthew 6:33
You may have heard of the phrase, “When it rains, it pours.” In my case, the rain started about a month ago when I discovered a broken pipe in my backyard…
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Satisfied – Psalm 107:9
Recently, after a long week, Haley and I had the opportunity to go out on a date. I don’t remember the details of why the week felt so taxing…
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All Things New – Revelation 21:5
It’s been a long week. Last week, my 4 year old daughter was in the beginning stages of a cold. Whenever she is sick, she always has a hard time sleeping. So I went into her room at bedtime to help her get some sleep.
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Partner With God – 1 Corinthians 1:9
A common question for people who work in ministry or grew up in the church is “What is your favorite Bible verse?” I was never really sure how to answer that…
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Good Fruit – Matthew 7:16
I remember as a child learning about the fruit of Spirit. I couldn’t help but envision each item being comically attached to me like I had fruit stapled across my body. Love was probably…
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The Father’s Presence – Psalm 16:11
My five year old daughter is quite the planner. While we are eating dinner she will sometimes notify us that she has a special evening planned for everyone (usually watching her perform a musical)…
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