Creative Ways Faith Is Staying Connected During COVID-19
As social distancing and living without much contact with others become the norm, we are all susceptible to isolation and loneliness. In light of this, Faith has been striving to find new and creative ways to maintain connection and maintain fellowship as a church. Innovation and creativity have been themes for sticking together during the […]
Jesus, the Good Shepherd
John 10:4: When he has brought out all his own, he goes on ahead of them, and his sheep follow him because they know his voice. Why is it important to develop the ability, by the Holy Spirit’s power, to recognize the Good Shepherd’s voice? In order to sense the nudges, pokes, and leadings of the […]
The Bread of Life
My husband and I have gone eight long weeks without one of our favorite Friday night traditions: homemade pizza. No matter how hard I search, I cannot seem to get my hands on a very key ingredient. When the Coronavirus hit Colorado, the demand for baker’s yeast rivaled the frenzy over toilet paper and hand […]
COVID-19 and Giving
Over the past two months, the COVID-19 pandemic has affected the world in ways hard to fathom. While we like to think we have some measure of control over our lives, an event like this brings home just how vulnerable we are to something so far out of our control. It also serves as a […]
Stephen Ministers: Trained and Ready
Early March was supposed to be a time of celebration for six people who had just completed the Stephen Ministry training—and it was, but the celebration was different than expected. Instead of attending a one-day retreat with all of Faith’s Stephen Ministers, getting acquainted with others who are serving in this way, being refreshed and […]
Technology and Connection
One positive result of this quarantine has been seeing so many people become acutely aware of their need for genuine human contact and community. There is a lot that can be said about technology and the way it’s changed human relationships in the last 50 years, but that’s another blog post. This one is simply […]
Women at Faith Stay Connected During COVID-19
As our stay-at home time continues, ministries are learning new ways to stay connected, keep people growing in their walks with Jesus and serve others. Today we’ll learn what some of the women’s ministries are doing. MOPS: Moms of young children really miss their time with other women and the chance for their children to […]
Creativity During COVID-19
If you would have told me a couple months ago that life would come to a complete halt and I would have to adjust my everyday life to include homeschooling and zero interaction with friends and colleagues, I would have laughed hysterically. What a tall tale! And here we are. Schools have been closed for […]
The COVID-19 Resource Center is Open!
“I wish I could get out of the car and give you a hug,” she said as the grocery bags were loaded into the back of her car. With a home full of nine foster and biological children, this local mom drove to Faith’s COVID-19 Resource Center in search of food to feed her family. […]
Forgiveness
Forgiveness can generate much emotion within us – especially when we just do not want to forgive someone. Forgiving is not easy, and we may not even be aware of the reasons that keep us from wanting to offer forgiveness. We all have amazing ways to rationalize ourselves right out of offering forgiveness, don’t we? […]