Wednesday, August 7, 2024
The phrase “Give thanks to the Lord” is repeated over and over in Psalm 136. Do you ever wonder why? Neuroscientists have discovered the amygdala uses 2/3 of its neurons to detect negative experiences. So, when the brain discovers bad news, that bad news or negative experience is stored in LONG-TERM MEMORY immediately. Read more
Tuesday, August 6, 2024
When you hear the word unity, what does that make you think of? Lutheran Church of Hope launched its 10 for 10 goals on Nov. 2, 2019. This details 10 goals for Hope in the next 10 years. One of these goals is to be Unity Agents. What does being a unity agent look… Read more
Monday, August 5, 2024
Psalm 128 is interesting because it was often used as a part of Israelite weddings back in the day. The speaker is talking about the goodness that comes from following the Lord – it seems to be a particularly apt verse for weddings because it mentions the blessings of family. Here’s why… Read more
Friday, August 2, 2024
You may be like me in that there are “unfinished spaces” around or in your home that you’re dreaming of getting done. Twenty-six years ago, my family and I moved into a house that we had built. We had spent months planning the layout, the colors, the options, which all required many decisions. When we… Read more