“It is our responsibility to maintain and share our faith and values with those around us, within our homes, attending our schools, surrounding our ball fields, and everywhere we live.”
Author Archives: Kevin Garrett
God’s Most Beautiful Creation
“I sometimes get busy and self-absorbed. Do you do the same? Is it possible that we overlook one another on our way to the next appointment or task?”
Mother’s Day
Take time to do Mother’s Day well.”
Loneliness, Friends, and Connections
“The phone rang as I was studying on a typical Monday morning. On the other end of the line was a good buddy of mine.”
Connections Matter
“We, the church, are to be the friendliest, most welcoming people on the planet.”
True Love
“…true love is being willing to give of ourselves…”
How to Find Belonging and Purpose This Year
What’s in a Week? The birth of a baby. Neighbors helping one another in crisis. Building a wheelchair ramp. Friends visiting friends in a hospital. Friends praying for others whose immediate relative is dying. The beginning of a ministry to help others in grief. Babysitting, delivering meals, building wheelchair ramps, quietly meeting financial needs, encouragingContinue reading “How to Find Belonging and Purpose This Year”
Reflections
I’m opening up a conversation for sermon preparation for January 5. As you reflect upon last year, what was the most poignant lesson God taught you in 2024?
Christmas is Coming!
“In a few days, billions of people across the globe will gather to celebrate Christmas. There will be feasts, gatherings, and gift-exchanges. We will pause from working and spend time with family and friends. We will sing, eat, laugh, and play.”
Family, Community, and Love
“Relationships are the glue that holds individuals, families, and even communities together.”