This week’s ‘Everyday Faith’ post comes from a wonderful soul, Amanda Crane. Amanda was one of my first “mom” friends; she truly has a heart for encouraging moms, serving her family and those around her, and a gift for teaching. I’m so excited she will be sharing with us as a regular contributor to ‘Everyday Faith’ with her first devotional,… Read More
Archives for January 2017
‘Woeful 3’ written by Dan Finkenstadt
I’m excited to share our first ‘Everyday Faith’ post from contributor, Dan Finkenstadt. I met Dan through Monterey Church, where he is an elder and also leads a men’s group that my husband belongs to. Today, he shares with us a poem he wrote called ‘Woeful 3’ and the inspiration that led to these powerful words. Thank you, Dan, for sharing your… Read More
On Motherhood: Accepting the Gift
I am one chapter into a book called, Desperate: Hope for the Mom Who Needs to Breathe, and I am rocked. This book, written by Sarah Mae and Sally Clarkson, is so honest and raw and filled with the Truth and encouragement that this mom desperately needed. At the start of year, I sat down and brainstormed the things that… Read More
Join the Convo: Warrenton Comprehensive Plan Public Workshop, Jan 19th @7pm
“How will Warrenton design its future?” That is one of the questions that the Town of Warrenton will discuss, with public input, during the Warrenton Comprehensive Plan Workshop on Thursday, January 19th at 7pm. Join the discussion. Topics of interest include: identifying Urban Development Areas improving transportation marketing for the vibrant Warrenton community. What: Warrenton Comprehensive Public Plan Worshop When: Thursday,… Read More
Lifting Shadows: 2nd Annual Human Trafficking Awareness Event, Monterey Church VA
“Lifting Shadows” is the Second Annual Human Trafficking Awareness lecture panel sponsored by Monterey Church-Virginia. The event is being held on Saturday, February 11, 2017 from 4:00 pm to 6:30 pm. The purpose of this event is to raise awareness and increase community involvement in combating the scourge of human trafficking in Northern Virginia and around the world. This event… Read More
On Worship: What is pleasing to God?
For those that don’t know, I’m one of the worship leaders at Monterey Church, a non-denominational church located at the corner of Vint Hill/29 here in Warrenton. Prior to beginning our rehearsal this week, our worship director/pastor led us into prayer. The words he prayed that evening stood out to me. It was in the spirit that we would play… Read More