Yesterday was the third Sunday of Advent. So far we have talked about hope and peace. If we had been able to attend services yesterday, we may have spoken of joy. Not that we didn't have joy; we did, just not at church. We had a wee snowstorm Saturday night and woke up to temperatures… Continue reading Joy: an Advent Message
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Peace: An Advent Message
Yesterday was the second Sunday of Advent. Traditionally, it is the day we light the peace candle. I'm told it is purple. As I am totally blind, I have to take your word for it. 🙂 I love purple though and always have. I also love peace; I'm just not always good at spreading it.… Continue reading Peace: An Advent Message
Hope: An Advent Message
Tis the season for hope. Right? Kids are hoping for presents under the tree. Moms and dads are hoping to see the joy on their kids' faces and hoping for a peaceful Christmas. Everybody is hoping for something at this time of year, whether its to see family, to avoid family, for good times and… Continue reading Hope: An Advent Message
Changes and What God’s Word Says About Them
I just completed my 15th year of homeschooling. This year I only had 1 student, an eleventh grader who took 2 classes from a career and technical school. Questions I keep asking myself are: Did I do enough homeschool with her? Was it too much for us both? Will the new reviewer of her portfolio… Continue reading Changes and What God’s Word Says About Them
Armed for Battle: An Exegesis on Ephesians 6:13-17
INTRODUCTION ORIENTATION AND CONTEXT Significance of Text This passage of Scripture which is not found anywhere else in the Bible describes the process of preparing for spiritual warfare. The apostle Paul whom is widely credited with writing the book of Ephesians presents six pieces of armor and gives each one a spiritual meaning. The reader… Continue reading Armed for Battle: An Exegesis on Ephesians 6:13-17
A Sermon on A Cold Monday
It's cold here in West Virginia on this Inauguration Monday. Snuggling back down under the covers sounds like a pretty good idea. However, I am taking 2 online college classes, I just finished 2 cups of coffee, and I think I know how to fix a trouble manuscript that I've been working on for 6… Continue reading A Sermon on A Cold Monday
Pour it Out: A Sermon Video for You
Have you ever had to do something scary? Yeah, me, too. I had to preach a sermon and have it videoed for the class I am taking. My nervousness is evident in the beginning of the video. 🙂 If you have been following me for any length of time, you will no doubt have heard… Continue reading Pour it Out: A Sermon Video for You
Shannon Wells 