By Carey Helmink I am a fan of the apostle Paul for many reasons but one of the main reasons is the humble way he lived his life and served the church. Because of the power of his words, it’s easy to imagine him different than he was. From things I have read, I believe …
Gracious and Merciful God
By Carey Helmink The last time we were together, I was anticipating my daughter’s wedding. Today finds us on the other side of that wonderful celebration. So many special memories from that event. A couple of days before the wedding, I said to my daughter, “Let’s just assume that things will not go as planned, …
What Does your Soul Need?
By Carey Helmink As we begin the new year together, you might be expecting a round of rousing worship. But as usual, you all are at the mercy of what I need – where I am in this moment of my life. 😊 I work a couple of different part time jobs. I am here …
Lessons in Gratitude
By Carey Helmink Well friends, the holidays are fast approaching once again. I don’t know why I am always shocked when this time of the year occurs again. We KNOW it’s coming – every year – but the older I get, the faster it comes it would seem. 😊 Of course, the subject of gratitude …
This I Know
By Carey Helmink This past Saturday I experienced the joy of spending the day dress shopping with my daughter. Not just any dress, mind you, but THE DRESS. We were just getting started with our first appointment when I got a text from my dear friend Patti, saying that her son-in-law had just passed away. …
I Will Put my Hope in God
By Carey Helmink I was encouraged this past weekend to hear our worship leaders share how important it is to have hope in Jesus. It may be one of the most important concepts for us to grasp in our Christian walk. There is a saying I grew up with that I think was common in …
Words of Worship
Take a moment to review a few of the promises we affirmed during our worship time this week with Carey Helmink. I know they will bless you again, as they did me. "This is amazing grace This is unfailing love That You would take my place That You would bear my cross You lay down …
Image of God
A few weeks ago, Claudine shared how she learned to worship God in person. We might call that a practice of being in God’s presence. It’s much different from corporate worship where we come together to praise and celebrate, even confess. A personal practice seeks to listen and respond to God in solitude. Today, we’re …
Never Forget
By Carey Helmink As a musician, probably one of my greatest fears is “forgetting.” As a piano major in college, we had something called “juries” every semester. And it really was as horrifying as it sounds. Numerous pages of music had to be memorized and played for a “jury” of professors so you could receive …
Oh, God, how I need You
By Carey Helmink I have been a follower of Jesus for over 50 years – literally. I remember kneeling beside my cousin in my grandma’s bedroom and asking Jesus into my heart. I was 4 years old. I understood the gospel to the extent that a 4-year-old can, and I believe that moment changed the …
Equip Her 