The Power of Our Prayers

The Power of Our Prayers

by Desiree Bustamante Our prayers are more powerful than we imagine. “After the believers prayed, the place where they were meeting shook. They were all filled with the Holy Spirit, and they continued to speak God’s message without fear.” Acts 4:31 Easy-to-Read Version American White Pelicans migrate each spring to their breeding grounds across the […]

Kicking Up Your Feet

Kicking Up Your Feet

by Pastor Douglas Brauner An Invitation to Rest There’s a small child inside all of us, a child who can’t sit still. In my last congregation, my staff gave me a tough time for having squirrel moments. If my body wasn’t moving, my mind was. There is much to think about and much to do. […]

Come to Me

Come to Me

By Pastor Don Schatz Rest “Come to me, all you that are weary and are carrying heavy burdens, and I will give you rest.” Matthew 11:28  New Revised Standard Version I don’t know about you, but I can feel overburdened on occasion, like a dock with too many sea lions.  Docks float.  They are not […]