I am not particularly knowledgeable about boats, but a few years ago I heard an analogy to faith based upon boating. The analogy is that our connection to Christian community, and to the Holy Spirit, serves as a ballast that offers us stability amidst the stormy times of our lives. This analogy really stuck with me. I have often experienced the stability…

As I was driving home from the chili cook-off Wednesday night, I thought about how our church provides a great opportunity for people of all ages to enjoy life together. I saw smiling faces and laughter from ages 6 to 86! Just one day before, we didn’t know if anyone would cook chili or attend the dinner. However, we ended up with about…

This coming Monday, January 16, is the federal holiday in recognition of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Dr. King taught our society how to pursue justice in this world while maintaining a heart of peace toward all God’s children. While our Merritt Island community is not very racially diverse, as Christians we have an obligation to be aware of the unique challenges that…

Happy New Year! As we begin 2023, my prayer for everyone is that we pay attention to the world around us and look for the signs of the Holy Spirit at work among friends and strangers alike in all situations. None of us can predict what this year holds for us, but our faith reminds us that God loves us and will never…