Have you ever wished you just had a second chance to prove yourself worthy? Because we are all human, we are bound to mess up time and time again. However, messing up always leaves me feeling guilty and shameful. In these moments, I find myself asking for another chance to mend a relationship or show […]
In 1972 a movie came out about four business friends who escaped to the mountains for a weekend of rest and renewal only to stumble upon another dangerous world no one knew existed. The rest of the movie is about their escape and deliverance out of their worst nightmare! In many ways the men delivered […]
In 1972 a movie came out about four business friends who escaped to the mountains for a weekend of rest and renewal only to stumble upon another dangerous world no one knew existed. The rest of the movie is about their escape and deliverance out of their worst nightmare! In many ways the men delivered […]
We’ve Got the Power….. In the year 1990, an artist by the name of SNAP wrote a song entitled, “I’ve Got the Power.” The past few days that has been my mantra as I have been hoping to wish electricity into being for myself and others! Fortunately, at the church, we never lost power and […]
Have you ever gone through a hurricane? Growing up in Naples, FL this was a norm for me. My mom is an insurance agent so we never left for hurricanes as she might be needed after a terrible storm. So we had hurricane parties and to be honest we even prayed our pool cage might […]
Hurricane Basics What Hurricanes are massive storm systems that form over the water and move toward land. Threats from hurricanes include high winds, heavy rainfall, storm surge, coastal and inland flooding, rip currents, and tornadoes. These large storms are called typhoons in the North Pacific Ocean and cyclones in other parts of the world. Where […]
This week many of us have seen horrifying images of Hurricane Harvey’s destruction. The one that has touched my heart the most is the picture of a baby floating in a plastic tub. (See picture below.) Maybe it is the fact that I have been reading Exodus a lot for our sermon series but I […]
First United Methodist Church of Miami is coming together to respond to those in the wake of Hurricane Harvey. With our annual Undie Sundie just around the corner, we are asking each person at FUMC to prepare TWO hygiene kits, and bring them into church September 10th. One kit will go to those affected by the […]
This week in our scripture we hear again the story of Moses calling from God to release God’s people. Many of us might remember Moses’ hesitancy in this calling. Throughout the story we also see the Israelite’s themselves who struggle to truly accept their new found freedom. This week as we venture into Exodus 2 […]
“Hate is a strong word!” I can still hear this phrase cheerfully being said by my youth director growing up if any one of us but uttered the word “hate”! One might say, “I hate Burger King”. To which she would respond, “hate is a strong word.” Another might say, “I hate my little sister.” […]