by Tony LaMarca | Oct 3, 2009 | Archived
One of the things that brings me more joy than anything is praising God through music. When I have the opportunity to lead others in worship, the joy is almost overwhelming and I can feel The Spirit filling me up fresh like a cool spring day. This week/weekend I was...
by Tony LaMarca | Sep 28, 2009 | Archived
In times of blessing, be a blessing to others. In times of trouble, lean into community. – Scott Stevens These are the words that stick with me from Pastor Scott’s sermon this past weekend. It makes me wonder, how to we gauge if we are in a time of...
by Tony LaMarca | Sep 26, 2009 | Archived
God, Thank You. Help me to faithful with what You have blessed me with. You are my Provider and Comfort. Your never-ending love amazes me beyond belief. Even when I feel like I’m stuck, You are there with me to lead me out of the pit to cool waters and green...
by Tony LaMarca | Sep 24, 2009 | Archived
Jesus, I know You want me step out of the boat from time to time, and I trust You. I just don’t want to be like Peter and sink when I see the waves. Please tell me to stay in the boat if I am not ready to stay focused on You in the face of adversity and...
by Tony LaMarca | Sep 23, 2009 | Archived
God, How do You want me to trust You? Should I trust that You will bring something different or should I trust that You will provide for what You’ve already brought? I guess I’m just asking You to help me discern how You want me to trust You. Just...
by Tony LaMarca | Sep 23, 2009 | Archived
God, You know how hard it is for me to let go. You made me and know every little detail. I want to trust you, but it’s hard. I think I know what I need, but maybe you have a different plan. Please give me wisdom to understand what I need to do (or not do)...
by Tony LaMarca | Sep 22, 2009 | Archived
Who we are and what we believe tends to be directly related to everything that’s happened to us and everything we’ve done in our lives. When you tell someone about yourself, the big things of your past often come out, but sometimes embarrassment or fear...
by Tony LaMarca | Sep 21, 2009 | Archived
there’s a lot of things I believe in and a lot of things I like plenty of stuff I love to do but nothing worthwhile to write i hear stories of clean water next to the sale of slaves a plan to give shoes to barefoot kids and rid the world of AIDs they say...
by Tony LaMarca | Sep 13, 2009 | Archived
Let me start by thanking God for every breath He gives me and my family. That being said, this weekend got off to a rough start. For once, the rough start was nothing that I could have done anything about. One of the families at our church recently lost their two...