SOME YEARS BACK I planted morning glories on either side of the front steps of our home. The vines that bear those beautiful flowers will grow out in every direction and sometimes in a big heap, unless you guide them to where they need to go. With a little help, mine would wind their way… Read More Our Heavenly Gardener Can Guide Us — by Pastor Pam Sutherland

This summer I grew impatiens in the raised flower bed in front of the parsonage. Since I don’t necessarily have a green thumb I have been thrilled that these flowers grew and flourished throughout the summer. I was also thankful that the deer left them alone. That is until the other morning when I went… Read More “Find Your Strength in God” — by Pastor Pam Sutherland

I am not a morning person. It takes at least two cups of coffee before I am ready to have a conversation with anyone. My husband knows this all too well. There is a saying that goes “All I need is a little coffee and a whole lot of Jesus.” It is posted on my… Read More Coffee Gets Me Started – Jesus Keeps Me Going — by Pastor Pam Sutherland

Yesterday I came outside early in the morning while the dew lay heavy on the grass. The smell of fresh cut grass was potent and caused me to pause a moment and breathe it in deeply. Immediately my mind went to a familiar hymn entitled “In the Garden” written by C. Austin Miles in 1912. There is an… Read More “He Walks With Me…” by Pastor Pam Sutherland

Have you ever felt overwhelmed by expectations? Those spoken or perceived expectations from others, or your own expectations of yourself? Do you place expectations on others, either spoken or implied? I remember one incident many years ago when my children and I were visiting my parents. On this particular day we had no set plans… Read More Are You Overwhelmed by Expectations? — By Pastor Pam Sutherland