Below you'll find a list of all posts that have been tagged as “Devotion”
Beware of Thieves Word from Wiese 05 June 2024 You might be getting ripped off. And the thief might be you. How? In Sunday’s sermon, Interim Pastor Carla reminded us of how God created the world: worked hard for six days and then took a chill-pill. God took the whole seventh day to enjoy the creation. Maybe God took a …
234 MPH Word from Wiese 29 May 2024 234 miles per hour. Did Scott McLaughlin take Dramamine before he sped his very yellow Chevy Indy car to set a record four-lap average speed of 234.22 mph at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway? O my gosh! If the Christ Our Shepherd traditional sanctuary is roughly 50 yards wide (half a football field), …
Who Cares? Word from Wiese 22 May 2024 Who cares? Turns out, a lot of you. On Sunday morning at COS, I was moved with how much caring was unfolding in so many directions. When I first walked into church, golden glitter caught me eyes. Shining curtain streamers festooned the Conference Room entrance, awaiting the surprise celebration of John and …
Mysterious Lights Word from Wiese 15 May 2024 Were you one of the lucky ones who gazed in amazement Friday night at the northern lights? I wasn’t. Apparently, neither LuAnne nor I read or listened to the right media which encouraged folks to look up in the skies Friday night for this astounding natural phenomenon, spectacular up north let alone …
Strong Foundation Word from Wiese 8 May 2024 Dear Friends in Faith, “The wise man built his house upon the rock.” Did you ever sing that song, inspired by Jesus’ story in Matthew 7.24-27? We want strong foundations for all important aspects of our lives. Relationships, homes, financial plans, and more. Especially our refreshed sanctuary! So how wonderful for a …
Getting to Know Pastor Carla Word from Wiese 1 May 2024 Dear Friends in Faith, Happy Wednesday! I’ve got two items for you on this fine spring morning. Scripture & Signature The first is an invitation to join us at tonight’s “Scripture & Signature” event. From 5.30-7.00 PM this evening, all interested parties will be shepherded from the entry doors …
Spaces Word from Wiese 24 April 2024 Noah saw his dove and rainbow. Moses spied the burning bush. Jesus invited friends out on to the lake or retreated to the desert. God’s splendid earth truly shines with holy spaces and places at every turn. Each April 22, I’m a little bummed we don’t figure out how to lean into Earth …
God Is on the Move Word from Wiese 17 April 2024 Wow. God is on the move at COS! For this week’s WFW, I thought I’d sit down for a moment and remind myself (with all of you, too) of everything that the Lord is orchestrating in these transformational days in our faith community. (For weekly updates on these seven …
Tips from the Eclipse 10 April 2024 What are your take-aways from Monday’s eclipse? Whether you were one of the COS folks who traveled to the Midwest to secure your chair under the “Path of Totality,” looked up under our 84% covered Georgia skies, or monitored scenes nationwide via TV, most of you have “eclipse lips” and are talking about …
3 Days, 3 Weeks Word from Wiese 3 April 2024 Good Friday to Easter Sunday. In just 3 days, so much changed! Similarly, it’s remarkable how much change the Holy Spirit will be orchestrating at Christ Our Shepherd over the next 3 weeks. We want you to be “in the know” on the details so you can participate well: I. …
