Devotions
Pastor R. Michael Sanders
I Didn’t Feel Like It
"For lack of guidance a nation falls, but victory is won through many advisers." Proverbs 11:14 NRSV
October 29, 2020
Some years ago, I pushed myself to go to the church and paint one night. I didn’t feel a hundred percent and the herniated disc in my neck was giving me some trouble, but I went for three reasons: my people were going to be there working and I can’t lead people from a distance or by sitting on my hands.
And that day I read the verse in Proverbs that says, “A little sleep, a little slumber, a little folding of the hands to rest, and poverty will come upon you like a robber.” Message received!
One of the great principles of life is that much of what is accomplished on any given day will be achieved by people who really didn’t feel like it and would rather be someplace else.
Once I was there, the fellowship and working side by side with the people was a blessing. And good work got done.
Prayer: Lord, give me the strength to do what needs to be done.
© Copyright 2020 R. Michael Sanders
All Good Things Start With Love
"'Teacher, which is the greatest commandment in the Law?' Jesus replied: 'Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind.'" Matthew 22:36-40 NRSV
October 27, 2020
Love has the greatest power in our lives because love has the capacity to change our hearts. And when our hearts are changed, we can do things we never thought we could.
All that is dark in our world has set itself against love. Yet love is still here. Love is still growing.
Love is patient and kind; it is not self-absorbed. Love hopes and endures, love never ends.
What we see will pass away and yet faith, hope and love remain. The best of these is love.
Prayer: Lord, teach us that love grows best when given away.
© Copyright 2020 R. Michael Sanders
Pastor R. Michael Sanders
I Didn’t Feel Like It
"For lack of guidance a nation falls, but victory is won through many advisers." Proverbs 11:14 NRSV
October 29, 2020
Some years ago, I pushed myself to go to the church and paint one night. I didn’t feel a hundred percent and the herniated disc in my neck was giving me some trouble, but I went for three reasons: my people were going to be there working and I can’t lead people from a distance or by sitting on my hands.
And that day I read the verse in Proverbs that says, “A little sleep, a little slumber, a little folding of the hands to rest, and poverty will come upon you like a robber.” Message received!
One of the great principles of life is that much of what is accomplished on any given day will be achieved by people who really didn’t feel like it and would rather be someplace else.
Once I was there, the fellowship and working side by side with the people was a blessing. And good work got done.
Prayer: Lord, give me the strength to do what needs to be done.
© Copyright 2020 R. Michael Sanders
All Good Things Start With Love
"'Teacher, which is the greatest commandment in the Law?' Jesus replied: 'Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind.'" Matthew 22:36-40 NRSV
October 27, 2020
Love has the greatest power in our lives because love has the capacity to change our hearts. And when our hearts are changed, we can do things we never thought we could.
All that is dark in our world has set itself against love. Yet love is still here. Love is still growing.
Love is patient and kind; it is not self-absorbed. Love hopes and endures, love never ends.
What we see will pass away and yet faith, hope and love remain. The best of these is love.
Prayer: Lord, teach us that love grows best when given away.
© Copyright 2020 R. Michael Sanders
Avocados for Breakfast, $6.95
Pastor Mike offers his unique and humorous look at the Christian life. His insights are
shared through his use of story-telling and poetic prose. With a fresh voice, he reaches
into our hearts to provoke us to genuine love and faith.
Pastor Mike offers his unique and humorous look at the Christian life. His insights are
shared through his use of story-telling and poetic prose. With a fresh voice, he reaches
into our hearts to provoke us to genuine love and faith.
A Feast of Wild Blackberries, $6.95
Dr. Michael Sanders brings devotions to inspire us when life is hard, using
uplifting messages to remind us of our ever-present God and His love for us.
Dr. Michael Sanders brings devotions to inspire us when life is hard, using
uplifting messages to remind us of our ever-present God and His love for us.
Life Lessons from our 4-Legged Friends... and One Bumble Bee, $7.95
With longing glances, soulful stares and endearing eccentricities, pets touch
our hearts and and become family as they share our lives. Dr. Michael Sanders
uses his life experiences with dogs and a couple of cats to explore the simple
wisdom that our 4-legged friends offer. He tells their stories and ours with humor,
love, and a deep appreciation for their companionship.
To purchase any of the above books, please contact Kathy via email:
tccsec2013@yahoo.com
With longing glances, soulful stares and endearing eccentricities, pets touch
our hearts and and become family as they share our lives. Dr. Michael Sanders
uses his life experiences with dogs and a couple of cats to explore the simple
wisdom that our 4-legged friends offer. He tells their stories and ours with humor,
love, and a deep appreciation for their companionship.
To purchase any of the above books, please contact Kathy via email:
tccsec2013@yahoo.com