I Know The Lord Has Made This Possible For Me

challenge, becoming a dad to my first child. Making a major move for my family and myself. Moving halfway across the country, starting a new career, and going to college too. There was so much worry and stress. I did not know if I would do good in my job or my schooling. My family and I made the decision to give it all to God. He

could ever feel is love. We were made to love and give love. The greatest love one could ever receive is God’s love and faithfulness. Therefore, “we know and rely on the love God has for us. God is love. Whoever lives in love lives in God, and God in them” (1 John 4:16).  God died on the cross to forgive us of our sins and to love us unconditionally. God has been faithful to his people throughout time even when He was flesh. Deuteronomy states “know therefore that the Lord your God is God, the faithful

I acknowledge His power I acknowledge His grace I acknowledge His love I acknowledge His mercy I acknowledge Him Meekness and Forgiveness Meekness and Forgiveness Two of the most crucial lessons on my spiritual journey have been ones on meekness and forgiveness. Hard lessons from a hard teacher. I have not gotten my diploma yet, but I am still on the Potter’s wheel. I am still being shaped and molded into that beautiful vessel he has created me to be. I have written extensively about my own personal

In Acts13:1-4, While a couple of the prophets and teachers gat together to fast and worship the Lord. While they were worshiping the Lord and fasting, the Holy Spirit said, “Set apart for me Barnabas and Saul for the work to which I have called them” (Paul, 2007, Acts 13:2). Every one had prayed for them and then Saul and Barnabas went on their way to Seleucia and then sailed to Cyprus. “When they arrived at Salamis, they proclaimed the word of God in the Jewish synagogues. “John was with them

For as long as I can remember, St. Johns Lutheran Church has been like a second home. It is the church where I was baptized (for a second time), took first communion and affirmed my faith through confirmation. I belonged at St. Johns. I was a member of St. Johns. As I entered adulthood, I had a natural instinct for organization and leadership and I had a strong interest in using those talents to serve the church. I worked with youth groups, participated in WELCA, served on the church council and

I am not sure if a letter can adequately describe how much you have encouraged me, challenged me, and helped me through college. I very much appreciate all you have done for me and for others. You have taught me so much not only through the content of your classroom, but also with the way you live your life and talk about the Lord. I don’t want to make this letter too long, so I’ll just share a couple ways you have impacted my life outside of installing a passion for IO and Social in me. What I learned

parties and try to pick them apart and get as much information from them as possible. Every night, the parties got a little more formal and by Thursday you only get to go to the sorority that wanted to learn about you in return. Throughout the week I went back to my dorm each night; to call my friends and family and gather their thoughts, as well as talk through my own, then I would sit on my bed and just pray that god would give me a good home with new sisters, But it all comes down to one final invitation

“Which came first, man’s need for a relationship with God or God’s desire for a relationship with man?” This answer to this question is interpreted differently based on every individual’s understanding and specific relationship with God. The truth is that both God and man have a bond together. The only difference is that God always wants a bond with man and will always work for one while man often does not realize that he needs a relationship with God, and at times does not put in the effort that

held beliefs that varied from others around them and made their group different from the rest, this is part of what makes humans unique and interesting. This fact does not mean that a specific view is more accurate or more pertinent, simply different. While acknowledging that all ideas are not equal, it is also important to note that each human has been made equally and is free to think and choose what to believe as they wish. As a Christian, I acknowledge and truly hold fast to the idea that God

Brothers and Sisters, I feel honored and privileged to speak to you today. As many of you know, this is my last Sunday here with you for the next two years. I leave for the MTC on October 4th and will be serving in the California Ventura Mission. I am grateful for the opportunity I have to serve the Lord in this calling. I thank all of you who have taught me, and helped me to grow and prepare for my mission. It is a blessing to have learned from you. Thinking back on the day that I received my call in