Jeremiah 29:11 – aSacredRebel

Plans for a future and a hope…

For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, plans for welfare and not for evil, to give you a future and a hope. ~ Jeremiah 29:11 Have you ever wondered if there was a plan for your life? Or how about a plan for us here at St. John’s? Like thereContinue reading “Plans for a future and a hope…”

Paths and Plans

For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, plans for welfare and not for evil, to give you a future and a hope. ~ Jeremiah 29:11 I was reminded of this path today when I received a message from a confirmation student from the congregation I served in Victoria. This isContinue reading “Paths and Plans”

do not be afraid…

All of us have something we are afraid of. And these things change from time to time. Like when we are young many of us are afraid of the dark. Some of us are afraid of spiders, roaches, bugs, lizards, snakes… We are afraid of abandonment. We are afraid of losing those we love. We are afraid of notContinue reading “do not be afraid…”

a reason for hope…

Have you ever felt like everything was falling apart around you? 3 months ago I resigned my call as pastor of a congregation, and I have been looking for a congregation to go to as leader for a long time… I have tried to keep it together for my children and my wife… But IContinue reading “a reason for hope…”

Strength

This is one of my favorite verses, I can do all things through Him who gives me strength. Jesus gives us the strength to do all things that He leads us to, calls us to. He also gives us the strength to endure the places we get our selves into. But it is not justContinue reading “Strength”

A time for change

Last Sunday was my last Sunday at the congregation I was serving. Tomorrow is. New week and new possibilities and the first time in 5 years I’m not leading worship on a Sunday when I’m not on vacation. In this time of transition and discernment if where God is leading me, I cling to theContinue reading “A time for change”

March 2011 Front Page

Jer. 29:11 For I know the plans I have for you, declares the LORD, plans for wel- fare and not for evil, to give you a future and a hope. (ESV) These are comforting words from Jeremiah. God has already planned out what is going to happen, and we get to tag along for theContinue reading “March 2011 Front Page”