Pastor ChristieFeb 1, 20215 minSunday ScariesThis morning I read this article from Mashable on the "Sunday Scaries." I had no idea what the Sunday Scaries were and I was curious. ...
Pastor ChristieSep 17, 20203 minWhat's the deal with RobesOne of our Sunday school classes wondered what was the deal with the robes that pastors wear. Some wear a black one. Some wear a white...
Pastor ChristieSep 8, 20201 minUpper Room DevotionalMany United Methodists have used the Upper Room Devotional for years. We have copies available every other month and can be picked up in...
Pastor ChristieJun 19, 20204 minGrace TodayGrace - the unmerited, undeserved, love of God. Because grace is God's love that is undeserved it's open to everyone. It is not mine to...
Pastor ChristieJun 10, 20203 min30 Years and CountingOn June 10, 1990 I stood with a few others, to confirm my baptismal vows and be welcomed into membership at First United Methodist Church...
Pastor ChristieJun 9, 20205 min13, 16, 17, 19, 20You may be looking at those numbers and wonder what kind of title that is - what do they have in common. I know that in either assisting...
Pastor ChristieJun 3, 20204 minAnd Are We Yet AliveThis morning I drove to the church building. I've been here throughout but usually with very specific tasks - recording music, printing...
Pastor ChristieJun 2, 20204 minThe Church's One FoundationThis morning social media was too much. I needed to go for a walk. So I asked if folks had prayer concerns that I could lift up on my...
Pastor ChristieJun 1, 20204 minGrowingI remember as a child crying that my legs hurt. There was not much to do - I could have Tylenol Jr. and wait for it to get better. As a...
Pastor ChristieMay 31, 20201 minPentecostSo much happening in such a short period of time. Our worship was recorded on Thursday before the protests began. Our worship video was...
Pastor ChristieMay 28, 20204 minWho is our Neighbor?There are some lessons that just stick with you right? I was in the 5th/6th grade Sunday school class taught by the Director of...
Pastor ChristieMay 26, 20203 minIt's ComplicatedI remember when Facebook was still new and they added a new relationship option - it's complicated. I thought to myself I hope that...
Pastor ChristieMay 21, 20203 minWondrous GodWe serve and are loved by a wonderous God. I think sometimes it's easy to forget because we get caught up in our day to day life. I...
Pastor ChristieMay 19, 20203 minSinging Our Song to the LordWhen all of the quarantines stared in March there were posts, pictures and other conversations about how the natural world around us was...
Pastor ChristieMay 18, 20203 minWhat Does Love Look LikeI have a routine that I do most mornings. It's not necessarily good for me but I look at the time, then I open up and look at what...
Pastor ChristieMay 13, 20202 minJulian of Norwich Almost 20 years ago I met a woman named Julian. She had a love of God, community and cats. I met her when my best friend in seminary...
Pastor ChristieMay 7, 20202 minWhat's NextAs many of you know I am not patient. If I can't do something I at least want to plan and prepare. When we were separated during both...
Pastor ChristieMay 6, 20203 minNeeding to DreamWhen I was a little girl I wanted to grow up as fast as I could. I wanted to be tall enough to cook real food in the kitchen. I wanted...
Pastor ChristieMay 5, 20203 minUnintended ConsequencesAs I typed the title I questioned what response people would have. Would you read it and automatically assume what this post is about? ...
Pastor ChristieMay 4, 20202 minMay The Fourth Be With YouI have never had a time in my life without the Star Wars legacy. My first action figures I had was a Princess Leia from Empire Strikes...