Let offenses go … be a bridge builder

Let offenses go … be a bridge builder

The Bible encourages us to: “Live in Peace with each other.”  This requires intentionality to “build a bridge” (relationally) with others. The bridge in our background photo is a solid, sturdy bridge which crosses a large, marshy expanse,…
June 14, 2021Posted inRelationships
Don’t “Burn the Bridge”

Don’t “Burn the Bridge”

The Bible encourages us to: “Live in Peace with each other.”  This requires intentionality to “build a bridge” (relationally) with others. You will notice that the bridge in the background photo is an impressive suspension foot-bridge. You might…
June 13, 2021Posted inRelationships
Build a Bridge

Build a Bridge

In order to have a relationship with someone, we must “build a bridge.” Everywhere we turn nowadays, it seems to be the norm to “burn bridges” relationally with other people.  It takes effort to build a relational bridge!  It…
June 12, 2021Posted inRelationships
Be patient with each other

Be patient with each other

You will notice that our background photo is cacti ... rather fitting, as people can be really prickly! It is for good reason that the Bible commands us to "Be patient with each other.""We urge you ... be…
June 11, 2021Posted inRelationships
Love is an action

Love is an action

Love is sometimes an emotion. But Love is ALWAYS an action."Let us not love with words or tongue but with actions and in truth." - 1 John 3:18
June 10, 2021Posted inRelationships
Brighten your corner

Brighten your corner

This is a great image of what the Church looks like when we all gather together on Sunday! But today is Monday ... it's cold and grey and drizzly ... just a typical June day in the Pacific…
June 7, 2021Posted inLessons in the Dirt