My dad designed and built our houses. A well-built foundation is below the structure/ house. It is the load bearing part of the structure. It supports the weight and keeps the house in place. A foundation acts as an anchor between the house’s frame and the ground. A well-built foundation also helps insulate the house, keeps the house level, and protects the house from moisture.
Daddy and Mama built our family as a team, unusual for their era. We children learned much from them. Their models formed a solid foundation for us as individuals and prepared us for all the subsequent relationships in our lives. Going to church was part of our family context also. Mama was our first spiritual formation teacher. All of us often discussed the sermons at Sunday dinner. We children enjoyed VBS events and also special devotions during Advent and Lent. God was in our everyday conversations as well as addressed in our prayers.
From God’s Holy Word in the next three weeks, I will be sharing some of the key verses of my personal faith story. These have formed the foundation of my life as a child of God and disciple. Constructing a strong structure takes time and may even incorporate re-modeling. I hope this metaphor works well for you in your learning as a disciple/Disciple.
I want you to be thinking about the influential or guiding verses that have helped you in your life. Be ready to know two or three! The church will provide an interactive display activity soon.
What a joy to be alongside you, Central CC, as together we seek to grow in faith, love, and service!
Rev. Melinda
July 7 Living Wisely Melinda McDonald
July 14 Neon Lights Melinda McDonald
July 21 Through the Fog Melinda McDonald
July 28 You Might Be Surprised Vicky Woolridge
