Lake Erie

Our Daily Bread
I grew up near Lake Erie. For a period in my childhood, my family had a small boat that we enjoyed taking out on the lake from time to time. One especially meaningful trip was when we boated from Lorain to Sandusky! It was fun seeing Cedar Point from the water. 

Just like life, we had to be careful on our trips. Lake Erie is huge and can be dangerous when the winds and waves kick up.  It is nice to know that, as the devotional says, that Jesus is in the same boat with us. He knows our fears and calms them, much like my stepfather used to do when he got us safely back to the dock. 

Teaching Tuesday
We studied the 19th and the first part of the 20th century this week. There were some very interesting things that came out of our readings.  

The role of the church in Nazi Germany was mostly disappointing, but also inspirational at times. Check out the story of the Pope of that time and his dealings with the Axis leaders.

The church's role in the prohibition movement was interesting. Google that sometime.

There was a short period after WWII that folks in Europe flocked back to church, but that only lasted a few years.

There was a rise in the Pentecostal movement, especially in South America. 

Church history is fascinating. I am amazed and thankful that we still have the church today after all the things we did to each other! 

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We know we were made for so much more than ordinary lives
Its time for us to more than just survive
We were made to thrive
- Thrive by Casting Crowns