As Christmas approaches, those of us who follow Jesus often hear at least once during the season, “Keep the main thing, the main thing.” This means that even though the world turns Christmas into a […]
Author: Melissa Paul
A Worthy Top Ten List
In my last blog, I wrote about the Vineyard Justice Network and that I would report back in this blog about the conference. Well, my trip fell though at the last minute so I have […]
Vineyard Justice Network
Do you know about the Vineyard Justice Network (VJN)? “VJN is a network to connect people pursuing the justice of the Kingdom of God. VJN (which began as Vineyard Anti-Slavery Team) brings together the wisdom of […]
Easily Offended?
Have you noticed that in our culture, it seems like almost everyone is easily offended? The slightest comment, or a single word that people hear while they are not paying attention or listening to the […]
Not a Fan
I’ve been reading a book titled “Not a fan: Becoming a completely committed follower of Jesus” by Kyle Idleman. The message in this book came at a really good time for me, and I know […]
Rejoice, Remain Faithful and Reach Out
When something happens in this fallen world that does not go our way (it goes against how God wants us to live and away from Biblical principles) It may be tempting to sulk, fight harder, […]
Jesus, My Encourager
Lately I’ve been struggling with selfishness. On many occasions lately, I know what I should do, what God wants me to do, but instead, I want to sit down and rest or crawl back in […]
Pause to Remember
I read an article by Jennie Haskamp titled, “I’m a veteran and I hate ‘Happy Memorial Day.’ Here’s why.” Haskamp wrote that in her opinion, a somber holiday to remember those service members who have […]
Be An Inviter
The week before Easter, Pastor Brian did a sermon titled, “Agents of the good news.” It was about the importance of pointing others to Jesus and inviting them to church. The thing that made the […]
Because He Lives
I love this time of year. Spring. New life. Fresh air. Beautiful weather. Easter is just two weeks away. I choose to look at the bright side because the world we currently live in is […]