If you're honest you've asked this question. If you listened to any number of christian messages you might have been left to wonder why bad things happen to good people. You may also have though what have I done wrong to deserve this. You may have wondered is God punishing me? These are thought most of us have had and/or entertained. If these thoughts describe what goes on in your heart and mind I invite you to join me on Bridges on Monday June 20 at 9:30 AM and again at 6 PM … [Read more...]
A Dose of Uncommon Sense for Foot in Mouth Disease
January 28, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Have you ever said something you wish you could take back? Of course you have - we all have. Sometimes it's a big deal and sometimes it's not. This week on Bridges I talk about "Uncommon Sense" for Times of Crisis and Trouble. The uncommon sense that I"m talking about is following the Holy Spirit. Following the Holy Spirit will cure Foot in Mouth Disease. My husband and I pastored for a lot of years. In those years we saw many joyful times and times of crisis. In those … [Read more...]
is suffering supposed to be a part of the christian’s life?
August 8, 2010 By Leave a Comment
depending on what theology you embrace you might think that when you're doing your best to DO RIGHT and serve God that bad things just "shouldn't happen". if you take the bible in it's complete context though you just can't escape that sometimes suffering is a part of life in a "fallen world'. now i didn't say you needed to "love seasons of suffering". i'm certainly not saying you shouldn't take time to ENJOY the small things and look for the bright side. but, we've got to face the facts … [Read more...]
Grief and Loss-sometimes saying NOTHING is best
April 12, 2010 By Leave a Comment
grief and loss can be uncomfortable subjects for christians. i am not sure why but for some reason we have a hard time talking about these particular subjects. the truth is "none of us are getting out of here alive !" that being said most of us aren't comfortable talking about death. and most of us aren't comfortable with grief. some feel we shouldn't cry at funerals - others feel it's good to "let it all out". some funerals are filled with sadness - others are looked at as "homegoing … [Read more...]
Grieving – In Memory of Savannah
April 1, 2010 By Leave a Comment
over the years i've interviewed hundreds of people. quite honestly, i've enjoyed and learned something from just about every single interview. today i interviewed jennifer scharfenstein. we talked about the difficult subject of grieving. jennifer and her husband jody children are not strangers to tragedy and grieving. they lost their beautiful daughter, savannah in 2006 in what would be described as a tragic and freak accident. after church the scharfenstein's and their children … [Read more...]
