by ScottM | Jul 15, 2021 | Lovely Lane News, News and Announcements, Pastor Scott
Life happens! Whether it’s a major tragedy or a series of events, life happens. Horrible things take place. Life becomes overwhelming. With a pandemic and a derecho, the last year and a half have brought enough hurdles to last a lifetime for many of us! When this... by ScottM | Jun 1, 2021 | Lovely Lane News, News and Announcements, Pastor Scott
Who inspires you? Who are the mentors in your life? For me, a list of mentors begins with Jesus Christ. In the Sermon on the Mount in Matthew 5-7, Jesus models a way of life in which we go the extra mile and turn the other cheek. In Luke 19, Jesus shows love and... by ScottM | May 1, 2021 | Lovely Lane News, News and Announcements, Pastor Scott
In 1992, educators and leaders from various youth-related groups met in Aspen, Colorado to discuss character education and ways character could be emphasized in different environments. A final result of this time together was a statement lifting up essential values... by ScottM | Feb 8, 2021 | Lovely Lane News, News and Announcements, Pastor Scott
Several years ago I attended a continuing education event at St. Luke’s United Methodist Church in Orlando, Florida. One of the highlights of the event was a presentation from the church’s lead pastor, the Rev. Bill Barnes, on “The Bible in Twelve Words.” I have... by ScottM | Oct 9, 2020 | Pastor Scott
As we all know, 2020 is a year we will never forget. With the pandemic, Derecho, conversations about race and class, as well as a Presidential election, there is so much going on. And with the news of Ruth Bader Ginsburg’s recent passing, we take time to celebrate her...