Leftovers

Ever wonder if you are fretting about the wrong things? This week Pastor Laura wonders the same thing and reflects on the brokenness of our criminal justice system that executed five men this past week. Join her on a journey of hope in the midst of bad news.

Scripture has been used in many ways. Sometimes good, but also sometimes scripture has been used to oppress and discriminate against people. Join Pastor Laura through this journey of discovering some of these hurtful verses from Genesis and her quest for repentance for the way they have been used.

This week Pastor Laura reflects on the state she is in...literally. The beauty of nature in Maryland and beyond is sometimes unbelievable. Pastor Laura encourages us to see the bigger picture in that creation care is a blessing to us all.

This week Pastor Laura reflects on the unheard voices of our Country's history and of the unheard voices from scripture. Join her on this journey of giving women their voice in these pivotal moments and affirming everyone's providence to find their voice.

This week, Pastor Laura explores a familiar feeling for lots of people...anxiety. Looking through the book of Job, Pastor Laura encourages us to practice recognizing God.

Have you ever experienced unexplained meanness? This week, Pastor Laura reflects on meanness in her life and how to overcome it through our faith. Open your hearts and minds with Pastor Laura this week and allow God to bathe your dark places in light!

With the world a mess around us, Pastor Laura provides insight into finding some peace from the mistakes of humankind and finding rest through our faith, even when it feels we are losing faith in humanity.

Did you know that even encouragers need encouragement? This week, Pastor Laura talks about the need for encouraging each other and the ways that God encourages us. Spoiler alert: You are awesome!

What does it mean to be brave? What does our faith require of us in the way of bravery? Where do you need to show bravery? This week, Pastor Laura opens her heart and explores acts of bravery and the quests for bravery that surrounds her.

In her first episode of 2024, Pastor Laura is reflecting on her annual letter to God. There are ways we can look forward to our year with God while also healing and finding relief from the anxiety that might have came our way last year. Have you written your "Dear God" letter this year and if you were to, what would it say?

What does Christmas mean to you? How do you handle Christmas? In this episode, Pastor Laura encourages us to consider how we approach Christmas and how others may be forced to approach the same holiday.

Ever wanted to change something about your appearance? This week, Pastor Laura speaks to the deepest parts of some of our insecurities...our appearances. Join her in journeying through a Biblical view on how God views each of us!

Ever felt like life is weighing you down? Like the hustle, bustle, and constructive criticism just becomes too much? It turns out we were not meant to shoulder all of that burden. Pastor Laura guides us through offloading burden and uploading peace this week as we continue through Advent.

This week, Pastor Laura shares her "Crescendo" of faith and challenges us to develop our own. What comes first? What is in our top 10? What do we believe? What questions help us get there?

Pastor Laura tried not to go to the obvious, but just could not help finding a word in Thanksgiving. Join the pastor as she explores the "real" Thanksgiving and bringing that meaning to our tables.

With Thanksgiving coming up, Pastor Laura presents a vision of a community working together and looking after the interests of each other under the umbrella of a faith in Christ.

This week Pastor Laura takes us through some of those words that need more explanation in English but add so much beauty and depth to scripture. Words that encourage us to take in the breath of God and pass that love to others!

Pastor Laura leaves us without "leftovers" this week and turns her attention to more personal matters as we approach All Saints' Sunday.... matters of grief, prayer, and coming to Christ.

Grief and mourning... even clergy feels it and it can feel overwhelming. Pastor Laura walks us through this messy process and reminds us of the hope we need to persevere.