Diane Simcox

Up Close & Personal

Chances are you’ve met a famous person or someone who is regularly on television. There is a sense of familiarity with someone you’ve seen in movies or in a TV show or even giving the weather report. But then when you see them in person, face to face, in the flesh, they become more real. Continue reading “Up Close & Personal”

Sometimes It’s Good to be Uneducated & Ordinary

This is our last week focusing on the Holy Spirit. We’ve discussed how He unites us, seals us, and teaches us. Today we zoom in on how He empowers us. Let’s define the word “empower”. Two definitions that are significant to us, 1. give (someone) the authority or power to do something 2. make (someone)Continue reading “Sometimes It’s Good to be Uneducated & Ordinary”

Aiming to Be Teacher’s Pet

I want you to take a trip down memory lane. I want you to think of a teacher who had a profound impact on your life. A teacher who helped to mold you into who you are today. What are some of the characteristics of this teacher? Encouraging Supportive Patient Nurturing Kind Loving Caring PassionateContinue reading “Aiming to Be Teacher’s Pet”

Sealed for Your Protection

Believe it or not, Christmas is only 44 days away if I’ve calculated correctly. Before we know it, we’ll be gathered around the Christmas tree with our family, exchanging presents and opening them up to see what has been given to us. Chances are, we will either receive or give an item that is sealed soContinue reading “Sealed for Your Protection”

Beating Our Drums

Today begins a new series about living our lives according to our calling. How would you define “calling”? Task? Purpose? Designation? I believe our calling is simply becoming the person God had in mind when He created us and to do what He purposed us for. So, it’s not just who we are and it’s notContinue reading “Beating Our Drums”

Are You a Conduit or Cul-de-sac?

“In Las Vegas people can tithe by dropping casino chips into the offertory. And at the end of each weekend, there is a brother that goes around to all the casinos to cash them out and make a deposit. He’s the Chip Monk.” Our topic this week is undoubtedly a sensitive subject. Tithing. There areContinue reading “Are You a Conduit or Cul-de-sac?”

Won’t You Be My Neighbor

This week we will continue studying what is expected of believers on this journey of faith in Jesus. Christ commands us to love the people in our lives, looking for ways to extend God’s love to them by loving unconditionally. We are free to love others in this manner when we love the Lord unconditionallyContinue reading “Won’t You Be My Neighbor”

I’ve Got Someone I Want You to Meet!

How many of you have ever used a Mr. Clean Magic Eraser? If you have never used one, I highly recommend it. There have been a few just things that I have been unable to clean using one. For those of you who have used it, were you amazed at how well it cleaned ordinaryContinue reading “I’ve Got Someone I Want You to Meet!”

Be Connected, Be Pruned & Be Fruitful

We are in a series titled Alive & Connected. So far in this series we have discussed the importance of gathering and belonging, our beliefs, church membership, baptism, The Lord’s Supper, and prayer. Today’s focus is on abiding. What does it mean to abide? Abide, by definition, means to remain, continue, stay. Abide also meansContinue reading “Be Connected, Be Pruned & Be Fruitful”

Dear God

A blonde finds herself in serious money trouble… Lost her job and she’s in dire financial straits.She’s desperate so she decides to ask God for help. She begins to pray… “God, please help me. I’ve lost my job and if I don’t get some money, I’m going to lose my house as well. Please letContinue reading “Dear God”