If Jesus called me home today, I can honestly say I've had a good life. I've never been rich but I've never been real poor either. I've always had enough. You might say I've been blessed. My childhood was happy. I married a man that has been way better to me than I deserve. There … Continue reading Discover Your Purpose
Each of you should use whatever gift you have received to serve others, as faithful stewards of God's grace in its various forms. 1 Peter 4:10 Our church's Serve Day was a beautiful Saturday in the middle of July in the middle of Alabama. Our group chose a project at a local state park. Outside. … Continue reading The Gift of Serving
Saturday before last was SERVE Day for Church of the Highlands. Tens of thousands donned their red SERVE shirts and went out all across the state of Alabama serving in their communities. My kids and I were among them. They would be serving with my mom, the residents of The Village of Cook Springs, by bringing … Continue reading It Ain’t About You
Today is SERVE Day 17: Make a Difference JULY 15, 2017 SERVE Day is an amazing opportunity to bless others and be blessed. Thousands will go out into our communities and show the love of Christ in real and tangible ways. Our Small Group has chosen a serve project of our own that everyone can … Continue reading #SERVEDay17
I sat in my usual spot on the couch by the window in small group this past Sunday afternoon, before sharing our posts with each other. I must confess I wasn't looking forward to the question that would follow prayer. "Who has their post on Peace?" This question wouldn't have bothered me if it weren't the … Continue reading Peace When There Is No Peace
The stage was set with the election victory for Britain’s exit from the European Union. Then many citizens of the United States, tired of politics as usual spurred on a movement that eventually led to the election of Donald J. Trump as the 45th President of the United States of America. He was considered a … Continue reading It’s a Revolution
I am a city girl, born in Alabama, with family ties to the “country.” I enjoyed every stay and have fond memories of the dirt roads, horseback rides, and farming. Imagine a time and place where church wasn’t held every Sunday, because the preacher had to rotate between churches in different towns. That’s how it … Continue reading Introducing This Semester’s Writers – Cassandra Woods
