MONDAYS WITH MICAH

Happy Monday! We conclude our Being a Watchman summer series with Pastor John-Paul Lotz. He shares what the watchman part of pastoral ministry means to him, and how God's Word is the anchor that allows us to hold on to hope, faith, and a connection to our loved ones after loss. Click the video below to hear more.

Happy Monday! Today we sit down with Pastor Tom Wallace of Newsoms Baptist Church. He points us to Jesus' ministry and His example of going out and meeting people where they are. In times of suffering and mourning, watchman are those who can feel, recognize and be present with others in their pain. Click the video below to hear more. Newsoms Baptist Church - https://www.newsomsbaptistchurch.org

Happy Monday! Pastor Hank Teague points us to Psalm 121 to show us what being a watchman means. He encourages us all to find the watchman in our lives who can help and guide us into grieving well. Click the video below to hear more. High Street United Methodist Church https://www.highstreetumcva.com

Happy Monday! We are back with our Being a Watchman series. I sit down with Sheriff David Miles in Suffolk, and he opens up about his grief journey after the loss of his mother. He shows us that being a watchman can look different with each position in our lives, but they all require presence and letting others know they aren't walking by themselves. Click the video below to hear more.

Happy Monday! Next up in our Being a Watchman summer series is Ann Cicero. She shares with us the importance of inner healing work and the safeness of sitting in our grief and letting God led us to true joy. Click the video below to hear more.

Happy Monday! Next up in our summer series Being a Watchman is Keith Burggaff. As a marine corps veteran and now lieutenant, he has spent his life serving and protecting. He shares his amazing story from the marines to how Ben's passing personally affected Him and led to finding his way to a true relationship with Christ and a new identity. Click the video below to hear more.

Happy Monday! Next up in our summer series Being a Watchman is Chris Tsitsera. As both a volunteer firefighter and public educator, he is no stranger to serving and showing up for others in both good and bad situations. He reminds us that in actively being a part of a small community, you can find the support system you never knew you had or needed. Click the video below to hear more.

Happy Monday! Part 7 of our summer series Being a Watchman features Sheriff Josh Wyche. His story shows us that wearing the badge is about valuing the people in your community and taking the time to invest in the ones you're called to serve and protect. Click the video below to hear more.

Happy Monday! Part 6 of our summer series Being a Watchman features paramedic Tim Dunn. He shares how being both a first responder and a person of faith have been essential for him in serving those in the community and his fellow responders who deal with the aftermath of it all. Click the video below to hear more.

Happy Father's Day! Part 5 of our summer series Being a Watchman features my dad Preston Futrell. From years of farming, to dealing with the loss of his father, and now retirement, his life hack has always been inviting the Lord into every moment of his journey. Click the video below to hear more. "Good Good Father" - Chris Tomlin https://youtu.be/CqybaIesbuA?si=q6S6JOTXvfSWmR46

Happy Monday! Part 4 of our Being a Watchman summer series features Marty Lee. After serving in law enforcement for many years, he helped create his current position as a police chaplain. He shares with us how seeing a need and fulfilling that need can be as simple as showing up and handling people with care. Click the video below to hear more.

Happy Monday! Part 3 of our Being a Watchman summer series features Dr. Charles Qualls. He is another pastor who has dealt with grief on many occasions. With his experience, he has come to find that being a watchman is not about fighting all of the battles, but being present with others as they process their anger, tears, and even laughter. Click the video below to hear more. Dr. Charles Quall - Franklin Baptist Church https://franklinbaptist.org/

Happy June! Part 2 of our Being a Watchman series features Drew Dunn. As a pastor, he has seen the needs of many people including those dealing with loss and grief, and he has stepped in to help in many ways. For him, being a watchmen means being open to whatever God wants you to do and owning your part in His kingdom work. Click the video below to hear more. Pastor Drew Dunn - Barnes Methodist Church https://www.facebook.com/share/1Lc1vHZQyp/?mibextid=wwXIfr

Happy Memorial Day! We are beginning a series called Being a Watchman. First up is Captain Tommy Potter (and today is his birthday!) After 27 years of service, he has come to know that hope can co-exist with adversity. Standing in the gap for others after tragedy doesn't always mean having the answers, but making yourself present during the grief. Click the video below to hear more.

Happy May! Today I want to share encouragement and thought around being a watchman. When we as widows and widowers remain spiritually aware, warn others, pray and intercede, protect and guard, and announce good news, we are actively being watchmen for one another. Click the video below to hear more. Comment below what you liked about today's topic. If you are interested in volunteering with The Widow Walk, contact us here.