Posts with the category “tammy”

It is with a heavy heart that this letter must be written. The following decisions are not made lightly. But we feel as your called workers in Jesus Christ that these are the best decisions that can be made. Perhaps this will give us time to realize how important we are to one another and what a gift our fellowship in Jesus Christ is.  Read More

Nothing but Cookies Growing up, I loved being invited to my Great Grandma Neidinger’s house for Christmas dinner.   It was fun and exciting.  To me it was simply the best meal ever.  I am sure just by reading the title of this article that you can guess what my great grandma served at these Christmas dinners. For this one special meal each year we ate nothing but cookies!  Grandma Neidinger took g...  Read More

The astrologers asked the king to reveal his dream so that they could consult the stars and present their interpretation, but the king did not want to reveal it. In Daniel 2:6 he ordered them, “So tell me the dream and (then) interpret it for me.”  Read More

Do you prefer to have things planned out in advance? Do you like to be prepared? Do you feel better when you know the plan? For many of us, there is a sense of security in knowing what lies ahead. Learning to take things as they come is an important lesson the Lord has been teaching me in recent years.   Read More

For the past four years, members of Christ Lutheran Church have come together in November and early December with a very specific purpose in mind. Many have cheerfully given time, talents, and generous donations to support our Bethlehem Walk.   Read More

Recently I heard a touching story about a young man who battled strong feelings of insecurity. His father had pastored a growing church for many years. The young man learned a lot under his father’s leadership. He even enjoyed his own small successes as the congregation’s youth pastor.   Read More

A few weeks ago our Sunday School children watched a powerful Operation Christmas Child video called, “Dania and a Radio.” We learned about a little girl, Dania, from the Middle East who was raised in a Christian home with very few material possessions. Here is how Dania described it:   Read More

As hard as we try to be careful to protect our personal information, many experts believe that most of our Social Security Numbers have been compromised. I experienced this reality recently when my own identity was stolen.   Read More

There is a powerful song by Casting Crowns that has been playing on Christian radio lately. It is called, “Only Jesus.” I love the words because they remind me of what should be most important in my life. Here are just a few of the lyrics:  Read More

According to the U.S. Department of Labor website, Labor Day “constitutes a yearly national tribute to the contributions workers have made to the strength, prosperity, and well-being of our country.”  Read More

When Life is Wild…God is Good! “The Lord is good, a strong refuge when trouble comes.”- Nahum 1:7Just a few hours ago we finished up our first day at Vacation Bible School.  The VBS theme this year is – “Roar:  When Life is Wild…God is Good!” What a privilege it is to share the goodness of our God with young children eager to believe and ready to learn.  It is wonderful to see the joy on their fac...  Read More

“But God”Lessons from LiFest 2019Now to him who is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine, according to his power that is at work within us, to him be glory in the church and in Christ Jesus throughout all generations, forever and ever! Amen.  Ephesians 3:20-21One of the most powerful lessons I learned at LiFest 2019 happened during the Danny Gokey concert.  He spoke about how he ...  Read More

Shelter Through the Storms “I have told you these things, so that in Me you may have peace.  In this world you will have trouble.  But take heart!  I have overcome the world.”  (John 16:33 NIV) Just a few days ago I decided to pick up and read an old devotional book I hadn’t looked at in years.  The description of peace given by the author, Alvin Rogness, caught my attention.  Here’s what he wrote...  Read More

Praising the LORD with P.U.P.P.E.T.S.!!Let all that I am praise the Lord;with my whole heart, I will praise his holy name.Let all that I am praise the Lord;may I never forget the good things he does for me.                                                                                  Psalm 103:1-2 (NLT)What a joy it is to celebrate 25 years of praising the Lord through our P.U.P.P.E.T.S. minist...  Read More

God’s Word Works! “so is my word that goes out from my mouth:  It will not return to me empty,but will accomplish what I desire and achieve the purpose for which I sent it.”Isaiah 55:11I have found these words from Isaiah to be a great comfort as I have prepared Bible studies and confirmation lessons over the years.  Here is how I grasp this simple, yet powerful message:  God is in control.  His W...  Read More

Wait a minute…I was first! “For even the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve,and to give his life as a ransom for many.”  Mark 10:45 NIVA few days ago I was on my way to an appointment.  I had just enough time to drive through the Shopko parking lot and place a letter in the mailbox.  Piles of snow from our recent snowfall surrounded the mailbox making it difficult to access.  Anoth...  Read More