Episode 62: GARDENING PHASE!
“There are a billion ways to start digging deeper roots into God’s Word, and you don’t have to do all of them, but are you doing any of them? My guess is that this is not news to you. One more Truths for Troubled Times video to remind you to be in the Word. But […]
He Went Before Me
My name is Nancy McIntire and I along with three of my six children have attended Lighthouse for a year and a half. My other three children live in San Diego. As I think over the past few months, I see several areas where the Lord in His sovereignty, went before me and provided exactly […]
Episode 61: Engaging Our Emotions with God
Encouragements for engaging with your emotions: – Bring God into the picture – Pour out your heart to God – Examine your emotions because they reveal what you worship – Remember Jesus’ example of loving God and others through His emotions
Episode 60: Give Thanks
“Steadfast love comes from the Hebrew word “hessed” (hay-said) which comes from the idea of being faithful to a covenant, such as marriage vows. God is faithful to his promises. Do you believe that right now? Are you living as if you believe it? I know these are difficult times and I admit that I […]
Recommended Resources: July 20, 2020
Book Recommendation from a Pastor “Living Life Backward” by David Gibson Recommendation by Pastor Francis Chow “It is better to go to the house of mourning than to go to the house of feasting” (Eccl 7:2). If you’re not that familiar with the book of Ecclesiastes, you might read that along with author’s other statements […]
God’s Grace: Cleansing the Crazy from COVID-19
“Gaahhhh!” I’m caught between a trash can and a tantrum. We’re at the park, and while the boys are eating their snacks, Travis drops a piece of his blueberry Belvita cracker on the ground. The “COVID crazy mom” in me panics as he grabs it just before I can, but am relieved to pry it […]
Episode 59: Redeem the Time with Diligence
“When we love Christ and have faith in Him, we gladly work diligently as our spiritual worship to Him. We acknowledge and affirm that Christ diligently obeyed the will of His father and went through much sacrifice and labor to die on the cross and that we too have been crucified with Christ and it […]
Episode 58: Growing Hearts for Prayer
Read Megan, Mei, and Nicole’s blog post! Practical Applications: 1) Start small with 4-5 prayer cards (Suggestion: 2 character traits you want to grow in, 1 significant person and 1 significant event). Frame each with a Bible verse to help direct your prayers. 2) Pray with a friend or a group of friends over the […]
Episode 57: Fools Rush In
“In the face of racial and social unrest, have you taken the time to consider your response and your own stance? Have you carefully listened to other’s experiences and considerations? As you apply to college or grad school or a job are you slowing down to consider what God’s Word has to say in your […]
Recommended Resources: July 13, 2020
Book Recommendation from a Pastor “Sing!: How Worship Transforms Your Life, Family, and Church” by Keith and Kristyn Getty Recommendation by Pastor David Lee From the outside, a lot of what the church does may appear to very similar to what many secular organizations would do. We hold meetings, we put on events around shared […]