Speaking of reminding others about God’s love, this blog entry is to introduce you to a ministry that Grace supports that is proficient at doing just that…the Jersey Shore Rescue Mission (JSRM).
I Love to Wonder
Do you ever wonder what goes on during GraceKids Sunday School? Well, wondering is what we do a lot of. God is huge and expansive and so is the bible. Full of stories and teachings. Full of messages and encouragement. And wondering questions help kids to dive into the text and see themselves in the stories. Celebrate Wonder is the …
Saving Souls One Sole at a Time
God’s Global Kids ZBS made an impact around the world. This year’s VBS, which was all on zoom, empowered kids as change-agents for Christ. Our mission project partnered us with Soles4Souls.org, an organization that turns unwanted shoes and clothing into opportunity. S4S keeps these items from going to waste (and into landfills) and putting them to good use – providing …
Training for Your Soul – Creating God Space
Sit quietly at the base of the tree that is your life and begin to notice what is true about you these days.
Training for Your Soul – Encountering God
Spend a minute or 2 just relaxing and breathing deeply. After you have done so, invite the Lord to guide you with a phrase like: “Come Holy Spirit” or “Speak Lord for your servant is listening.”
Good Books on our Nightstands
BeFriend (from our current sermon series) – We live in a world where real friendship is hard to find. Suspicious of others and insecure about ourselves, we retreat into the safety of our small, self-made worlds. Now more than ever, it’s easy to avoid people with whom we disagree or whose life experiences don’t mirror our own. Safe among like-minded peers and …