by Jamie Smit | Apr 26, 2023 | Be the Church - Outreach, Church, Featured
This is what we’ve been waiting for! Outreach Inc. has broken ground for their new Lawrence location. They are building a Satellite Center inside the existing Lawrence United Methodist Church and looking for people to get involved now! Outreach Inc. seeks to equip and...
by Jamie Smit | Nov 29, 2022 | Church, Featured, School, Uncategorized
Christmas is filled with a lot. . . A slam-packed schedule, stress over getting all the presents, emotions of those no longer with us, and way too much food. Christmas often leaves us stressed, exhausted and in need of trying to get back on track in the New Year with...
by admin | Apr 13, 2022 | Church, Featured, Naomi Comfort Dog
“Comparison is the thief of joy.” -Unknown I believe gratitude is the most important part of life. You know what I am talking about: that warm feeling of thankfulness towards the world or special people. Let’s face it, if you spend all your time moaning...
by admin | Mar 9, 2022 | Featured, Naomi Comfort Dog
“Ever smilin’ ever gentle on my mind.” Words from a Glen Campbell song. I want to talk about gentleness. A definition is in order. The Christian view of gentleness is showing care and respect for others in the way you act or speak. In my line of work, gentleness can...
by admin | Feb 10, 2022 | Featured, Naomi Comfort Dog
Before I get started on this month’s missive, I want to put out a shameless plug for my Facebook site. I have twenty-nine hundred friends and followers on Facebook. Come and see me in action while my team and I minister to those in need. To do this kind of work, it is...
by admin | Feb 3, 2022 | Church, Featured, In His Image
We started our series “Thread” in Genesis chapter 1. There we saw how God created this world. He spoke it into being. But when it came to humankind, the crown of His creation, we were different. He formed us special from the dust of the ground. Unlike anything...
by admin | Dec 8, 2021 | Featured, Uncategorized
December is a holy month when we are desperately trying to escape the hurly-burly and find time to be with the family, but we are so busy until after Christmas. That is the great irony of December. We need to focus on His presence in our lives. Remember we love...
by admin | Dec 6, 2021 | Church, Featured
Christmas is coming. . . Does that fact bring you joy or anxiety, or a little bit of both? Does months of Covid talk, and political rhetoric have you a little numb this year? Christmas is really about Jesus coming, about God becoming human to save us. Because when...
by admin | Nov 11, 2021 | Featured, Naomi Comfort Dog
Forgiveness is pretty easy for a dog. We forgive humans all the time. The true meaning of forgiveness is the intentional and deliberate decision to release feelings of resentment or vengeance toward a person who has harmed you, regardless of whether they deserve it or...
by admin | Oct 14, 2021 | Featured, Naomi Comfort Dog
I am going to let you in on a secret: TEAM NAOMI is recruiting! We need handlers and helpers. There are openings now. Qualifications are simple: must love dogs and love Jesus. Must like to talk about Jesus. Handlers will be required to receive special training and...
