Happy spring! I know many have been anxiously awaiting the arrival of warm weather, flowers, birds chirping, and sunshine! I am one of those people. Spring represents newness, freshness, and joy to me. Grass and flowers grow, animals come out of hiding, and people want to be outside rather inside because the weather is warmer. It's also spring cleaning time. We get rid of the dust and the junk, open up the windows, and everything seems fresh and clean!
What about us? During this season of lent and now spring, what are we doing that helps us to be new and fresh and joyful? How are we getting rid of the dust and junk in our own lives? What spiritual disciplines can we work to make new habits in our lives?
Recently, I discovered "The Bible Project". I am loving my Bible reading time because I understand so much more after listening to the youtube video on the book of the Bible I'm reading! Each day, as I walk dogs, I listen to "The Bible Project" and then several chapters of the book I am reading. If you haven't checked it out yet, click on it in this newsletter. For Bible reading plans or devotions, check out the app "Youversion". They have so many to choose from that there is definitely something for everyone!
We all get so busy that sometimes we forget to stop and take some time out to spend with God. I find that to be true for me sometimes. But, if my phone goes off with a reminder notification, I always check it. So, I'm putting reminders in a few times a day to stop and take some time out for God. Hopefully, after awhile I won't need my phone to go off to remind me, but until then, I'm glad I have technology that I can use in a positive way.
I am grateful for so many volunteers who help to make the children and youth ministry such a blessing to so many families. I see so many adults devoted to the ministries they volunteer for. But, I hope that while you are pouring into others, you also take time to fill up your spiritual cup. Take some time this spring to renew your spirit. Schedule in some extra quiet time, find a new devotional and take time to read each day, have lunch with a friend who you can have spiritual growth discussions with. Do something to strengthen your relationship with God so that you are able to continue helping others to strengthen their relationships with God.
Blessings,
Jennifer
What about us? During this season of lent and now spring, what are we doing that helps us to be new and fresh and joyful? How are we getting rid of the dust and junk in our own lives? What spiritual disciplines can we work to make new habits in our lives?
Recently, I discovered "The Bible Project". I am loving my Bible reading time because I understand so much more after listening to the youtube video on the book of the Bible I'm reading! Each day, as I walk dogs, I listen to "The Bible Project" and then several chapters of the book I am reading. If you haven't checked it out yet, click on it in this newsletter. For Bible reading plans or devotions, check out the app "Youversion". They have so many to choose from that there is definitely something for everyone!
We all get so busy that sometimes we forget to stop and take some time out to spend with God. I find that to be true for me sometimes. But, if my phone goes off with a reminder notification, I always check it. So, I'm putting reminders in a few times a day to stop and take some time out for God. Hopefully, after awhile I won't need my phone to go off to remind me, but until then, I'm glad I have technology that I can use in a positive way.
I am grateful for so many volunteers who help to make the children and youth ministry such a blessing to so many families. I see so many adults devoted to the ministries they volunteer for. But, I hope that while you are pouring into others, you also take time to fill up your spiritual cup. Take some time this spring to renew your spirit. Schedule in some extra quiet time, find a new devotional and take time to read each day, have lunch with a friend who you can have spiritual growth discussions with. Do something to strengthen your relationship with God so that you are able to continue helping others to strengthen their relationships with God.
Blessings,
Jennifer
