When I was younger, I loved change.  I would reorganize my bedroom as a girl about once a month. As an adult, I used to move my furniture around regularly to create a sense of newness and change. Change was exciting, refreshing, and invigorating.  Now, not so much. Now change requires me to be flexible, … Continue reading January 2023 Little Things From Lisa

We have just begun the advent season and as always, we begin with hope. Hope is such a small word but carries a great weight of responsibility. Without hope, what is life? But just what is hope? And not just according to the dictionary, but also according to the bible. Do we fully understand what … Continue reading December 2022 Little Things from Lisa

I have been preparing for our next series of study.  And it has led me to do a great deal of research on restoration. I’ve seen and read about art restoration, silver and metals, buildings, and yes, even human body parts. It has been nothing short of amazing what can be done with intention, patience, … Continue reading May 2022, Little Things From Lisa

Little Things from Lisa I want to share with you something that happened this week in the hopes that it will encourage you as it did me.  I have been really intentional about letting the world see God through me and my love. And as I’ve already shared, the world isn’t always ready to receive … Continue reading February 2020

Little Things from Lisa When you hear the expression, “give it up” what do you think of? Is it a positive thought?  Maybe in your heart and mind you thought about giving up troubles, worries, or burdens?  And the freedom that comes from giving away our problems to God. For others of you, the thoughts … Continue reading March 2020

Little Things from Lisa Ever since I was a kid, I had a dream to do something significant with my life.  When I was around ten, I told God that I didn't want a "regular" job, but instead wanted to do something that really impacted people.  And then, day after day, I attended school.  And … Continue reading December 2018

Little Things from Lisa It's time, once again, for a history lesson about worship.  One of the quieter traditions we have in worship is the lighting of the candles on the altar at the beginning and end of every worship service.  Although it is aesthetically pleasing to have candles in worship, they do represent something … Continue reading November 2018

Little Things from Lisa 1 Peter 4:7-11 The end of all things is near. Therefore be alert and of sober mind so that you may pray. 8 Above all, love each other deeply, because love covers over a multitude of sins. 9 Offer hospitality to one another without grumbling. 10 Each of you should use … Continue reading October 2018

Little Things from Lisa I came across this story the other day that claims to be an ancient Hebrew fable.  While I tried to validate that claim and find the source of this story, I couldn’t pin it down.  None-the-less, it is worth sharing. Once there was a small leaf attached to the upper limb … Continue reading September 2018

Little Things from Lisa   We’ve spent all of June and July studying the doctrine of discipleship.  Saying we are a disciple of Jesus Christ means we not only accept the Word of Jesus Christ into our hearts; but we also promise to share that Word with the world.  Discipleship is our journey of growth … Continue reading August 2018