by lovelylane | Dec 5, 2020 | Lovely Lane News, Pastor Scott
I have always been intrigued with “oxymorons.” Oxymorons are figures of speech that combine normally contradictory terms such as “good grief,” “small crowd,” “original copy,” and “clearly confused.” Many of these oxymorons are found in the midst of the Christmas...
by lovelylane | Nov 5, 2020 | Lovely Lane News, News and Announcements, Pastor Scott
“The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness doesn’t extinguish the light” – John 1:5 (CEB) Last year the word “existential” was the Dictionary.com Word of the Year. The word inspires us to ask big questions about “who we are” and “what our purpose is” in the...
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...
by lovelylane | Oct 3, 2020 | Lovely Lane News, News and Announcements, Pastor Scott
“Trust in the Lord with all your heart” – Proverbs 3:5 (CEB) Eleanor Roosevelt once remarked that “one’s philosophy is expressed in the choices one makes. In the long run, we shape our lives and we shape ourselves . . . and the choices we make are ultimately our...
by ScottM | Sep 17, 2020 | Lovely Lane News, News and Announcements, Pastor Scott
The past few weeks in Cedar Rapids, Marion, and surrounding areas have been emotional and exhausting. We have come together to assist one another following the damaging storms that came through our communities. Through it all, the best in people has come out. Folks...
by ScottM | Aug 8, 2020 | Pastor Scott
Fear is all around us! And yes, some fear can be good. Fear is a vital response to physical and emotional danger. If we didn’t feel some fear from time to time, we couldn’t protect ourselves from legitimate threats. I am grateful for tornado watches and warnings. I am...
