Inspiration

"Sometimes it’s very difficult to discern the Hand of God. We race through our days, barely stopping to catch our breath, scurrying from one task to the next. Most of us try to maintain our Sabbath School lessons and eke out some sort of prayer life. But tell me, when was the last time you were awestruck by God’s loving grace?..." … [Read more...] about The Wonders of Strawberries and Basset Hounds

"Joining the Sligo family this year has been a true blessing for me and my family. Many of you have shown me kindness since the day I arrived, and for that I thank you. Sligo is an answer to my mother’s prayer, “God, wherever you send my daughter, please allow it to be a place where they not only accept her ministry, but where they are also kind to her.” During … [Read more...] about I Can Be Kind Because Jesus Lives In Me

"I am now at the stage of life when my thoughts occasionally turn to retirement. When they do, there is usually a swirl of questions in my head – Where will my wife and I live? Will we have enough funds to take care of ourselves and help our grandchildren? What will I do in retirement? It seems reasonable to ask such questions but ..." … [Read more...] about LIVING IN THE MOMENT

A few weeks ago I received an email from a woman who introduced herself to me as Crystal. Now, receiving emails from individuals we don’t know is not out of the ordinary for most of us. How many times have you received an email from a name that was completely unfamiliar to you? Many, I’m sure. But the one I received this particular day was..." … [Read more...] about The Power of an Opportunity

The first time I walked into Sligo Church was January 2012. I was on a mission! Some of you may be expecting a missionary tale of a single young man who flew from the other side of the world to reach a soul that was far from God, if that's the case, I'm sorry to disappoint you. Mymission was not so much missional as it was... … [Read more...] about The Church I Love