One technique our church has taught for studying God’s Word is to look at each word in a verse, emphasizing it and seeing how that gives insight to the verse as a whole. One place I love to use this study tool is on verses that seem well known to me already. When “Speak the… Continue reading Truth IN Love
Author: Rebekah Freed
The Family of God – This Is Us
Last weekend at our church we started a series called “This is Us”. Awesome TV show aside, I’m thankful for a chance to step back and look at our family and what defines us as a church community. At one point during the sermon we read together this paragraph from our core values: We are… Continue reading The Family of God – This Is Us
A story of scars…a story of joy
We sat gathered around in a small room in her house. Worship and teaching were happening in the next room over. We couldn't all fit and so those of us who weren't teaching let other have our place. The church leader joined us and instead of sharing our testimonies, we had the honor of hearing… Continue reading A story of scars…a story of joy
Clarence High {School of the Week 17-18}
This week we thank God for and pray for Clarence High School! Fast Facts: About 1,600 students Mascot: Red Devils Colors: Red and Black Prayers: Pray for all the students of Clarence, but especially our First Trinity high school student: Nicholas. Ask God to walk with him each day and give him opportunities to live… Continue reading Clarence High {School of the Week 17-18}
Six Important Words
Last Saturday I spent almost an hour with my 3 year old Goddaughter wandering around our church’s annual mission fundraiser, a theme basket auction. It was great. I love this girl so much and was delighted that she had chosen to spend so much time with me despite so many other awesome people she knows… Continue reading Six Important Words
Random Wisdom – Recapping October
As I reflected this week on the month of October, I recalled many amazing bits of wisdom (or just laughter) in various quotes, conversations, and books I read. In no particular order here are a few that collectively seem to summarize the last month in Bekah’s world: “Why would He allow us to love people… Continue reading Random Wisdom – Recapping October
On Being ‘Needy’
Needy. It's an interesting word... One with not the most positive of connotations in our culture. No one ever wants to be "the needy girlfriend" or "the needy child." To have it said about you that 'you're so needy' probably doesn't leave you walking away with a ton of confidence. Desperate is another word like… Continue reading On Being ‘Needy’
City Honors {School of the Week 2017-18}
This week we thank God for and pray for City Honors School at Fosdick-Masten Park! Fast Facts: About 885 Students (Grades 5-12) Founded in 1976 Mascot: Centaurs Colors: Silver and Cardinal Prayers: Pray for all the students of City Honors, but especially our First Trinity high school student: Jude. Ask God to walk with him… Continue reading City Honors {School of the Week 2017-18}
Stand in Awe
I wrote the blog post below almost a year ago now. For some unknown reason I never hit "publish". While the specific details have changed over the last 10 months, if I were to re-write it based on today, the premise would remain the same. I'm so thankful I found it this week in my… Continue reading Stand in Awe
Here and Now
"72 people were baptized there this week" "1.7 million people became followers of Jesus through our ministry last year." "2000 people showed up overflowing from the church" "We were able to spend 13 trucks of rice after the flood destroyed that city." These are just a few of the things I heard at dinner a… Continue reading Here and Now
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