Pay it Forward
You may be familiar with the “pay it forward” phenomenon which has hit drive-thru lines at fast-food places and coffee shops in the last few years. One person will go … Continue reading Pay it Forward
Tag: love
A Turn in the Story
A number of years ago, I was in New Orleans for a continuing education conference. I was in the hotel lobby, deep in conversation with a colleague after the evening … Continue reading A Turn in the Story
Mission Jamaica Day 5 – Wednesday
Today, we’re excited that Erin and Emily Hagen are going to write our team’s blog post and reflect on our day: Today was our 3rd (and final) day at WestHaven … Continue reading Mission Jamaica Day 5 – Wednesday
Y H T K W G D B Y C D W J W D
Note: Because of the storm today, no regular worship services took place at Trinity. The sermon was given during an online mini-worship and devotion. The video of this can be … Continue reading Y H T K W G D B Y C D W J W D
A Wonderful Announcement Regarding Pastor Amanda!
Today I am writing with wonderful news! Pastor Amanda and Paul Floy are very excited to announce their engagement to be married. Their wedding will happen here at Trinity on … Continue reading A Wonderful Announcement Regarding Pastor Amanda!
One of the shooting victims in Thousand Oaks sang at Trinity last year…
Tragedy most often feels distant. Bad things happen: Perhaps a hurricane, or a tornado, or an accident, or a mass shooting, and we feel sympathy, and we wish it hadn’t … Continue reading One of the shooting victims in Thousand Oaks sang at Trinity last year…
God’s Love Changes Everything
About 6 months ago I was looking around on YouTube and found a video from a channel called Yes Theory. In this video there were 4 guys in their mid … Continue reading God’s Love Changes Everything
God’s Hope Changes Everything
Hope is a feeling in your heart. It will get you through any situation. It will carry you through the good and help you through the bad. It’s like a … Continue reading God’s Hope Changes Everything
This Changes Everything
The resurrection changes everything Everything. The resurrection of Jesus Christ has been called the single-most significant event in human history. It has been called the event that changed our relationship … Continue reading This Changes Everything
Plumb Line
You’ve heard his words. His speech is embedded into our national culture. On August 28, 1963, The Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., spoke to a quarter million people, gathered … Continue reading Plumb Line
Love is Greater: A sermon for the day Westboro Baptist showed up to protest at Trinity
Kyle and Nancy Larson were members of the last congregation that I served. They are fantastic people. At the time, Kyle served as a police officer in the Maple Grove … Continue reading Love is Greater: A sermon for the day Westboro Baptist showed up to protest at Trinity
So what will we do when Westboro Baptist comes to protest at Trinity?
“Your righteousness is like the mighty mountains, your judgments are like the great deep; you save humans and animals alike, O Lord. How precious is your steadfast love, O God! All … Continue reading So what will we do when Westboro Baptist comes to protest at Trinity?
