An Affirming Congregation in Nashville
My day today has included a meeting with my new publishing company to talk about an upcoming recording, lunch with my boyfriend and now this blog. All things I enjoy. A good day so far. Among the details I could fill in around those events on my calendar is a little time I spent with God. The time came in the car and it was interrupted by my disdain for other drivers, my anxiety around … [Read more...]
One of the most beautiful prayers that I have heard, or read, is: Most merciful Father,I confess that I have sinned against you in thought, word, and deed:by what I have done, and by what I have left undone.I have not loved you with my whole heart;I have not loved my neighbors as myself.I am truly sorry and humbly repent.Have mercy on me and forgive me,that I may delight in your will,and walk … [Read more...]
All, we wanted to share the recording of our Morning Worship 1/8/2012. If you wish to watch please click on the embedded link and enjoy. Worship starts at the 14 minute mark, so just skip to there. Thanks, Pastor Greg … [Read more...]
Christmas is a time of that year that brings solemn thoughts as individuals reflect upon this Christmas, their First Christmas, without a loved one. I first published this poem in 1998 as it was used to minister to me in the loss of my grandfather. Each year at this time of the year I publish it again in my column with the prayer that this poem gives each of us hope through faith in … [Read more...]
While I consider myself to be pretty close to God most times, I rarely receive what I would call a “prophetic word from God, for the people of God”. Maybe it’s a lack of faith on my part or short-sightedness, but it’s more common for me to receive a word from God about my own life or something I can apply to a personal situation. Well my normal devotional time with God was upended a … [Read more...]
Covenant’s Ministry for Children, CovenAnts began on Sunday April 3, 2011. Our Children's Ministry is underway providing a new opportunity to grow and offer a loving experience to all children. Beginning April 3, we will be offering classes for kids in grades 1-5. See Linda Brendlinger, check the website and the information desk in the vestibule for more information. … [Read more...]
My practice during the Season of Thanks is to write my personal expressions of thanks to individuals who have made a difference in my life, because they gave. I began this practice simply through an effort one year to share my appreciation through the action of honor and remembrance. Over the years I have been humbled by the responses from those I have mention, their families and even folks who … [Read more...]
On Saturday, November 20, the men of Covenant of the Cross held a retreat to celebrate God's love and share his glory. It was a spirit filled day with activities designed to bring those who attended closer to God as well as each other. Comments from some of the attendees are below. Plans for another retreat in the spring of 2011 are already in the works. God is working through us all, … [Read more...]
There are many people that ask about the definition of the tithe compared to other types of gifts. The tithe definition in its broadest sense means a tenth of one's increase - Deuteronomy 14:22. That is the broadest definition of tithe that is accepted by most of the population. There are even more defined meanings of tithing out there. For instance some would say that the definition of the … [Read more...]
Today most of my day was spent doing laundry, cleaning, and generally being domestic. It was one of those rare days when my phone did not start ringing and beeping regularly until around 2 PM. Such days of uninterrupted time and space, where nothing can distract me causes me to drill even further down into my thinking and spirit to see what lessons God is teaching me on a personal level. It … [Read more...]
