Devotions
Pastor R. Michael Sanders
Lilies and Bubbles
27 Consider the lilies, how they grow: they neither toil nor spin;[e] yet I tell you, even Solomon in all his glory was not clothed like one of these. 28 But if God so clothes the grass of the field, which is alive today and tomorrow is thrown into the oven, how much more will he clothe you."Luck 12 27-28a. NRSV
March 23, 2020
Years ago, I was nearing Cheboygan after a visit to the medical facility in Rogers City.
The radio had been babbling about oil prices, global warming and several other thoughts of doom. Clearly our planet’s future was grime. It depressed me some.
Then I saw bubbles floating across Highway 23. A line of big, fat, glistening bubbles marching in a row across the road. I slowed and saw
a little girl decorating her world with bubbles.
Like you, I am concerned about our current battle. But I also have this vision of a little girl launching bits of useless, non-edible, incredibly short-lived balls of soap and air. She smiles and laughs with each burst of bubbles And even now some years later, she makes me smile.
Remember the things that make you smile and the people who make your life pleasant and meaningful and then be one of those yourself and these days will be better.
Have faith. It will all come right.
Prayer: When I’ve done all I can, let me rest in You...and smile.
© Copyright 2020 R. Michael Sanders
The Stones of Our lives
“You shall say to them, thus says the Lord:
‘When people fall, do they not get up again? If they go astray, do they not turn back?’ Jeremiah 8:4 NRSV
March 24, 2020
The foundations of our accomplishments are heavy stones with the words “Failure” and “Mistake” and "Adversity" carved painfully into them.
They are there to build on, never to sit and stare at, wishing we had done better or differently.
Doing better is for today and the stones are the stuff of yesterday.
Prayer: Lord, remind me to take my eyes away from the rear view mirror and watch the road unfolding in front of me.
© Copyright 2020 R. Michael Sanders
Pastor R. Michael Sanders
Lilies and Bubbles
27 Consider the lilies, how they grow: they neither toil nor spin;[e] yet I tell you, even Solomon in all his glory was not clothed like one of these. 28 But if God so clothes the grass of the field, which is alive today and tomorrow is thrown into the oven, how much more will he clothe you."Luck 12 27-28a. NRSV
March 23, 2020
Years ago, I was nearing Cheboygan after a visit to the medical facility in Rogers City.
The radio had been babbling about oil prices, global warming and several other thoughts of doom. Clearly our planet’s future was grime. It depressed me some.
Then I saw bubbles floating across Highway 23. A line of big, fat, glistening bubbles marching in a row across the road. I slowed and saw
a little girl decorating her world with bubbles.
Like you, I am concerned about our current battle. But I also have this vision of a little girl launching bits of useless, non-edible, incredibly short-lived balls of soap and air. She smiles and laughs with each burst of bubbles And even now some years later, she makes me smile.
Remember the things that make you smile and the people who make your life pleasant and meaningful and then be one of those yourself and these days will be better.
Have faith. It will all come right.
Prayer: When I’ve done all I can, let me rest in You...and smile.
© Copyright 2020 R. Michael Sanders
The Stones of Our lives
“You shall say to them, thus says the Lord:
‘When people fall, do they not get up again? If they go astray, do they not turn back?’ Jeremiah 8:4 NRSV
March 24, 2020
The foundations of our accomplishments are heavy stones with the words “Failure” and “Mistake” and "Adversity" carved painfully into them.
They are there to build on, never to sit and stare at, wishing we had done better or differently.
Doing better is for today and the stones are the stuff of yesterday.
Prayer: Lord, remind me to take my eyes away from the rear view mirror and watch the road unfolding in front of me.
© Copyright 2020 R. Michael Sanders
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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.
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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.
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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