Entries by Mark Lansberry

You’re Never Going to be Perfect – September 18, 2022

Scripture: 1 Timothy 2: 1-7 This movie shows that we will never be good enough for certain people. Instead of letting that get you down, let it inspire you. Since some people are never going to be happy with you, work toward making yourself happy. Stop caring so much about everyone else’s opinions because they […]

You Can’t Shoulder Everything On Your Own – September 11, 2022

Scripture: I Timothy 1: 12-17 You don’t always have to be the problem solver, and you don’t have to be strong all the time. Emotional vulnerability is not a weakness. It’s okay to admit you’re struggling. You’re not letting anybody down by being honest about the way you’re feeling. If anything, your authenticity will bring […]

Taking Time to Reflect – August 28, 2022

Scripture:    Revelation 21: 22-26     “I saw no temple in the city, for its temple is the Lord God the Almighty and the Lamb. And the city has no need of sun or moon to shine on it, for the glory of God is its light, and its lamp is the Lamb. The […]

Roadblocks, Speedbumps, and Potholes – August 21, 2022

Scripture:   Philippians 4:4-9  “Celebrate God all day, every day. I mean, revel in him! Make it as clear as you can to all you meet that you’re on their side, working with them and not against them. Help them see that the Master is about to arrive. He could show up any minute! “Don’t […]

Leaving Home – July 24, 2022

Scripture: — Exodus 13: 17-21   “The Lord went in front of them in a pillar of cloud by day, to lead them along the way, and in a pillar of fire by night, to give them light, so that they might travel by day and by night. Neither the pillar of cloud by day […]

Finding Peace – June 26, 2022

Scripture:   Philippians 4:8  “Raya and the Last Dragon” is filled with metaphors and images that remind us of the universal human condition of imperfection.  In our diversity and with all of our gifts, God’s vision and plan, the Kingdom, is that we would all live in harmony.  But in the present, people have different […]

The Spirit of Truth at Work – June 19, 2022

 Scripture: John 15: 26- 16:4 , 12-15  In the Gospel of John, Jesus tells his followers that the Spirit of Truth will come and guide them in all truth.  The Spirit of Truth, leading them will point to Christ.  On this Peace with Justice Sunday, we visit the life and faith of Harriet Tubman, a […]

As the Spirit Gave Them Ability – June 5, 2022

Scripture: Acts 2: 1-11 Synopsis: On the celebration of the birthday of the church, we remember and reenact the story of a people who heard the gospel for the very first time in their own language. What new languages do we need to learn today and how are we turning to the spirit for answers?