Love… One Sip At A Time // A Valentine Tea Party
I started hosting tea parties in an older home propped as pretty as you please on the corner of a quiet street. A family of four in a two-bedroom, one-bath home made for a tight fit, and tea parties felt downright snug, but no one would change a thing. Some teas were scripture-based, and others celebrated holidays, but every time, the room filled with the scent of scones, floral tea, and...
Sunday Snippets – Sheer Grace
Welcome to Sunday Snippets! Kyle Estepp delivered this morning's message, based on Galatians 4:21-31. As with all the Snippets, I try to jot down everything verbatim, but it's not always possible.To listen to the sermon in its entirety, I invite you to visit Summit's site. Any addition to the gospel is no gospel at all. It’s legalism. Our sonship is no longer based on perfection, but that of...
My Friday Fave – Piper
Piper hung out with the girls yesterday! Sarah's former roommates from NGU shared their glasses and lots of love with the adorable granddaughter. It's hard to believe she's already seven months old. Time flies....
How An Introvert Does Life
Are you an Introvert? As described by psychologist Carl Jung, introversion refers to energy flow and the tendency of some people to draw energy from the inner world -- their focus is inward, on ideas and reflection, and they typically seek solitude to recharge their batteries. Many enjoy people and welcome social encounters and aren't shy at all, but too much socializing would be...
Sunday Snippets – Putting the Gospel on Display
Welcome to Sunday Snippets! Campus Pastor Brook Taylor delivered a timely message from Acts 2:42-45 this morning. As with all the Snippets, I try to jot down everything verbatim, but it's not always possible.To listen to the sermon in its entirety, I invite you to visit Summit's site. Here goes... Listening to or viewing a sermon online/TV isn't a bad thing -- but using this as our only...
My Friday Fave – Wired for a Life of Worship
A favorite yard sale find a few years ago, Wired for a Life of Worship, by Louie Giglio, continues to impart wisdom, delight, and a fresh appreciation for the endless attributes of our mighty God. One half of the book is devoted to the subject of worship: "Our lives are on loan from God, a sacred trust of opportunities and decisions. And every one of our choices is made on a battlefield...
Three Things to Remember During Your Church Search
Searching for a new church home is rarely easy, but as our ten month journey comes to a close, I discovered a few "to-do's" that helped me stay focused and open to God's leading: Stay spiritually alert. Laziness has a way of creeping in the back window and snuggling up to our strongest spiritual pursuits when church life is turned upside down. I was hit broadside by a temptation that almost...
Sunday Snippets
Welcome to Sunday Snippets! Jason Malone picked up in Galatians 4:8-11 this morning. As mentioned last week, I try to jot everything down verbatim, but it's not always possible. To listen to the sermon in its entirety, I invite you to visit Summit's site. What’s your greatest desire? To be a man/woman of God? To be a godly father/mother? To see your children/grandchildren fully devoted to...
My Friday Fave – Thanks to Dad
Dad and Piper playing at the beach 3 Favorite Life Lessons -- Thanks to My Dad: Be a Giver, Not a Taker Dropping off a bag of groceries, instructing the boys in golf, or taking time out of a busy schedule to complete “A Father’s Legacy” book are just a few examples of why my dad is one of the most generous people I know. For him, giving comes as natural as his next breath. His parents...
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