Archive for January, 2008
Joy in My Heart
Usually I sit in the same spot on Sundays, no matter which service I attend. It’s near the front, off to the right a little, so I can hear and see better. Today while we were singing, I looked around behind me. The only thing I can say is that joy filled my heart. I love [...]
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( None so far )In Memory
Some of you might already know that my dad passed away last Friday. He was actually my stepfather, but I never liked that word. He and I had become closer in the last few years, since my mother died, and every week we went out to breakfast together. I’ll miss that. He had just moved to a studio [...]
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( 4 so far )Go East, Young Man!
I told you I was looking forward to Suncrest’s annual meeting last Thursday night. I was not disappointed. We were given a heads up on our upcoming East Campus, which is in the works for next fall in the Merrillville/Hobart area. It excites me to think of the growth opportunities there. I live in Merrillville [...]
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( None so far )Hooked!
This morning is the final sermon in the series called “Hooked!” I have been impressed with the Celebrate Recovery ministry, and have heard some good things happening on Monday nights this past year. I pray for this morning’s message to hit home for a lot of people, and for CR to make changes in people’s lives. [...]
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( None so far )State of Our Union
Thursday night is Suncrest’s annual meeting. I am always pumped up by our annual meetings, a kind of a “State of the Union” address. It’s so cool to see how our church has grown from year to year. And the potential is staggering! We serve an awesome God! “Lord, I pray that you will continue to honor our [...]
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( None so far )Happy New Day!
Well, I never did send out any Christmas cards this year. I was thinking I might send out New Year’s cards instead. The baby in the manger promises new beginnings to all. Who wants a new year when you can have a new life? Anyway, it has nothing to do with not getting my cards out [...]
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Lynn Barbee