You are invited to worship with us today (Perritte Memorial UMC, 1025 Durst St, Nacogdoches, TX) at 11 am for our traditional service or 5 pm for our Mosaic experiential service. All that is gold does not glitter, Not all those who wander are lost; The old that is strong does not wither, Deep roots […]
The First Saturday in Lent: Fasting and Feasting
Fast from judging others; feast on the Christ indwelling in them. Fast from emphasis on differences; feast on the unity of all life. Fast from apparent darkness; feast on the reality of light. Fast from words that pollute; feast on phrases that purify. Fast from discontent; feast on gratitude. Fast from anger; feast on patience. […]
The First Friday in Lent: Security
What is the basis of our security? When we start thinking about that question, we may give many answers: success, money, friends, property, popularity, family, connections, insurance, and so on. We may not always think that any of these forms the basis of our security, but our actions or feelings may tell us otherwise. When […]
The First Thursday in Lent: God’s Plans
All God’s plans have the mark of the cross on them, and all his plans have death to self in them. E. M. Bounds (USA, 1835-1913) Every day during Lent, a brief thought, meditation, prayer, or picture will be posted here. You’re invited to use this as a jumping off point for your own spiritual […]
