Tag Archives: Asbury UMC

If God said, “Go”

Posted on March 18, 2011 by mdsimants

From the 24/7 Prayer Room at Asbury UMC (aka The Trailernacle).  A poem that God gave me the other morning in the prayer room. If God said, “Go”             then would you stay?             Would you say,                         “Who? Me?” … Continue reading →

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SO, I WENT TO THIS BASKETBALL GAME….

Posted on March 7, 2011 by mdsimants

…and instead received an object lesson in being a Christ-Follower. The church in which we serve sponsors a 9th/10th Grade and an 11th/12th Grade Boys Basketball team. Tonight was a playoff game for our 9th/10th Graders. I learned upon arrival … Continue reading →

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It’s Noon! Let’s Pray!

Posted on January 4, 2011 by mdsimants

The Lord’s Prayer.  We all know it.  Our Father, who art in heaven…. Several months ago, I learned that a common event with people affiliated with the 24-7 Prayer movement was to set their alarms for Noon in whatever timezone … Continue reading →

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Day 354 — Advent 2010: God is with us

Posted on December 21, 2010 by mdsimants

This week we will be exploring four stories, which were the subjects of Sunday School lessons that I taught over the past four weeks.  Each day this week, I will be posting one of the stories. Immanuel – God is With … Continue reading →

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Day 236 — Like Jesus, I’m Just A Homeless Carpenter

Posted on August 24, 2010 by mdsimants

His name is Hammer. I had the distinct privilege of meeting Hammer on Sunday of this week.  As a fulfillment of the work to which we believe God has led us, sksimants and I have begun volunteering at Stone Soup. … Continue reading →

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Day 219 — Looking Back: Day 212 — Re-entry

Posted on August 9, 2010 by mdsimants

(My goal this week is to publish a series of blog posts that look back and chronicle our time at http://www.sosmemphis.org each post will begin with the theme verse for the week: Psalm 102:18-22.) Let this be written for a … Continue reading →

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Day 218 — Looking Back: Day 211 — It’s Still Not About You

Posted on August 6, 2010 by mdsimants

(My goal this week is to publish a series of blog posts that look back and chronicle our time at http://www.sosmemphis.org each post will begin with the theme verse for the week: Psalm 102:18-22.) Let this be written for a … Continue reading →

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Day 217 — Looking Back: Day 210 — A Life of Excess

Posted on August 5, 2010 by mdsimants

(My goal this week is to publish a series of blog posts that look back and chronicle our time at http://www.sosmemphis.org each post will begin with the theme verse for the week: Psalm 102:18-22.) Let this be written for a … Continue reading →

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Day 216 — Looking Back: Day 209 — Finding God at Graceland

Posted on August 5, 2010 by mdsimants

(My goal this week is to publish a series of blog posts that look back and chronicle our time at http://www.sosmemphis.org each post will begin with the theme verse for the week: Psalm 102:18-22.) Let this be written for a … Continue reading →

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Day 215 — Looking Back: Day 208 — Poverty Hits Home

Posted on August 3, 2010 by mdsimants

(My goal this week is to publish a series of blog posts that look back and chronicle our time at http://www.sosmemphis.org each post will begin with the theme verse for the week: Psalm 102:18-22.) Let this be written for a … Continue reading →

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