It’s sometimes hard to say goodbye difficult to leave a place finaly comments scheduling the next meeting, cleaning up in some ways as we read through the epistles we run into the same things. The closing verses can feel like a big litany of topics, instructions, comments. Just as he did with the previous…

What to expect when you’re expecting One of the books that we found particularly helpful as we prepared for the birth of our kids - especially Zack, was the book What to expect when you’re expecting. As new parents, we found that this book was filled with excellent information about the development of…

To medicate or not to medicate, that is the question: This week, a friend of mine shared something that was quite insightful. He and his wife have been trying various medications to help their daughter. As he’s observed her adjustments to the meds and the psychedelic side effects that his daughter has…

How do we find joy in Christian Living? By following the example of godly individuals (v. 17) By not pursuing the things of this world (vv. 18-19) By being heavenly-minded (vv. 20-21) Who are you following in life? What things of the world you need to stop pursuing? Why is it important to have an eternal…

Introduction “How to train your dragon” big strapping famous father - Stoic small, weak son who thinks differently - Hiccup at a couple of different times in the movie, the father makes a gesture to the son - implying that he is insufficient for the task - he’s not worthy the son replies - you just gestured…

Climbing leaders will free climb with encouragement and help from below climbers - rope holders proving encouragement and guidance, help those waiting watch and learn. Some can get rambunctious- thankful for the circumstances, nuances of the rock, challenges of the climb a bit like the church some serving…

Theme: Encourage one another and live soberly in the hope of Jesus’ return. Conversation with a Pilot WWII - glider planes - silently land behind enemy lines with equipment, personnel. Approximately 75% of the gliders were scuttled - they landed and were never retrieved. The personnel on those flights…

What does it cost to follow Jesus? Jesus answered this question - though not directly asked of him by stating: Mark 8:34 (ESV) “If anyone would come after me, let him deny himself and take up his cross and follow me. Dietrich Bonhoeffer contrasted what some have called cheap grace with the cost of true…

connections some superficial some fake some temporary some separated but able to pick up when we meet again after years of being apart Conversation with Kim Military family - moved a lot learned to get to know people quickly - because she didn’t know how long they would be in a place built good relationships…

Leadership Lessons decisions have impacts - personal and on others Poolesville Day - I should have led differently - my hope was that our presence as a church would create opportunities for the gospel to be shared But there have to be people to share it with, to live it out in front of Thank you to those…