June 2023 archive of Where is God in this?
Surrender Your Life to Jesus
Posted by Laura Diaz on 6/27/23
It is after 3 p.m. on day two of VBS (Vacation Bible School).
Yes, I am tired, but my heart is full. There are 30 children participating and 31 volunteers enabling them to Shine Like Jesus through singing and dancing, playing, crafting, and listening to Bible stories that come alive.
The energy the children bring is infectious.The care the youth and adult volunteers give is a blessing.It is summertime and so far this has been a week of fun spending the first three hours of the day together at VBS – we even get sunshine finally! In this coming Sunday’s Gospel reading, Jesus tells us this: Whoever finds their life will lose it, and whoever loses their life for my sake will find it. Matthew ... Read More »
What Should I Be Doing?
Posted by Laura Diaz on 6/20/23
Yesterday was Juneteenth. Our offices were closed, we got the day off. I know the holiday was to celebrate the emancipation of African Americans, but I really didn’t know much else about it. I ended up stumbling on a documentary called The African Americans: Many Rivers to Cross this past Saturday ... Read More »
Seek God This Summer
Posted by Laura Diaz on 6/13/23
It’s almost summer break for all our school kids. (As I write this to you I can hear the little ones of our Preschool & Kindergarten out on their playground. This is their last week.)
What are your family’s plans for the summer? Beach days? Amusement parks? Camping? Visiting ... Read More »
Important Fuel
Posted by Laura Diaz on 6/05/23
I’m the person who while I’m cooking breakfast, I’m thinking about what’s for lunch and dinner.When I’m on a hike or bike ride, my thoughts often go to the meal I’m going to have afterwards to treat myself.
It seems that when I get together with friends or family ... Read More »