My community got hit pretty hard by a winter storm this weekend. Truth be told, conditions to the north and west of us are much worse. But we did end up with enough ice on the roads to justify the cancellation of our regular gatherings for Bible study and worship today. [Unfortunately, we were also forced to cancel a 'prayer tour' that we'd been planning at our new church facility, which is nearing completion. But that's another story...]
It seems exceedingly strange to be spending a Sunday morning at home. I suppose I should be grateful for a little ‘down-time,’ but I’d much rather be at church with my brothers and sisters in Christ. Our little church family has been through a lot lately. For a small congregation, we seem to have had more than our fair share of serious illness and life-altering challenge. But folks do a marvelous job of supporting and encouraging one another, and for that I’m truly grateful.
Rather than posting the sermon that I had prepared for today, I suppose that I’ll keep it for next Sunday. But if you’re reading this, thanks for checking in. And–if you happen to be iced-in today–join me in trying to relax, to be still, and to know that God is God.
