And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is...
While I am not a football player, I ran the Disney Princess half-marathon in 2012. I ran in below freezing temperatures in Washington D.C. until I injured my foot on my longest run yet. At...
Make me to know your ways, O Lord; teach me your paths. Psalm 25:4 How are we to know God’s ways? Engagement of scriptures, prayers, and journaling are some of the ways we can be taught...
3 And they were calling to one another: “Holy, holy, holy is the Lord Almighty the whole earth is full of his glory.” Isaiah 6:3 (New International Version) Blessing the Ordinary Let these words lay themselves like a...
“Do you not know that in a race all the runners run, but only one gets the prize? Run in such a way as to get the prize. Everyone who competes in the games goes into strict training....
As I have been unpacking essentials at the parsonage, I opened a seasonal box by mistake. In it I found this mug and Christmas themed table setting for twelve. I barely remember packing this box months...
Summer is often the season of preparation. We prepare for fall, start of school, we use the dusty toys in our garages. A friend told me that if you plant in the rainy season of...
“The steadfast love of the Lord never ceases; his mercies never come to an end; they are new every morning; great is your faithfulness.” Lamentations 3:22-23 Since I am new to Cornerstone, new to Cutler Bay, relatively new to...
On the Fourth of July, many people look forward to grill outs, pool parties, parades, and fireworks. There is usually tasty food and festive times with family and friends. We don our red, white, and blue...
Suppose someone were to ask you: What’s your favorite local restaurant? Where’s the best place for auto repair? Where do you like to get a haircut? Most of us would have quick answers for these...