by Pastor Dottie Flanagan | Jul 21, 2026 | The Blog
Christmas in July has been around for a while. Did you ever wonder who dreamed this up in the first place? Come to find out, it was started in 1933 at a girls’ camp in North Carolina. The first Christmas in July included Christmas Carols and a Christmas tree...
by Pastor Dottie Flanagan | Jun 22, 2026 | The Blog
As a woman who definitely appreciates beautiful clothing, it isn’t surprising I’m drawn to the scripture found in Colossians. Colossians 3:12 Therefore, as God’s chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness...
by Pastor Dottie Flanagan | Apr 23, 2026 | The Blog
All you have to do is step outside and spring is in the air. Spring is a season that brings about a sense of renewal both in nature and in our spiritual lives. In the Bible, spring is associated with new beginnings. In Isaiah 43:19, God declares, “See, I am...
by Pastor Dottie Flanagan | Mar 24, 2026 | The Blog
When Jesus walked this earth, He was not a rock star of the day. But who Jesus is captivated their lives. His love, His teachings, His grace, His forgiveness, and His compassion captivated people. I will always remember the day I had an encounter with Jesus. It was...
by Pastor Dottie Flanagan | Feb 24, 2026 | The Blog
In our culture today, outrage has become more expected than surprising. Unfortunately, it is more the norm. Outrage is displayed daily in the news. Social media can be a feeding frenzy of outrage over having a different opinion than someone else. Why is it that when a...