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February 15, 2026Bill Reilly

Title: Intimacy with God

Offer your bodies as living sacrifices, holy and pleasing to God – this is your spiritual act of worship. – Romans 12:1b

Would you rather be in the woods thinking of God, or in church thinking about the woods? A contrast between being physically present in church, mentally distracted, or being in nature, allowing a deeper, focused spiritual experience. Churches are God’s temples, nature is God’s creation, being in nature to me can lead one to intimacy, a place of solitude for prayer and spiritual connection.
Similar to the scriptures’ account of Jesus seeking solitary places to pray, explained in Mark 1:35. Scripture describes the church as a body of believers, Christ-focused, a place where God’s Spirit dwells. A church community is essential to our spiritual life as we follow Jesus and live according to His teachings. Alone time with him, priceless.

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Bill Reilly
Bill Reilly

Rebecca and I have lived in SW Florida since 2018, moving from Valparaiso, IN, where they raised three children, William III, Patrick, and Rachel. Bill and Rebecca have been married for 29 years. I currently work for White Lodging Services, and Rebecca is officially retired from school teaching. As a couple, we attend Cape Vineyard Community Church in Cape Coral, FL. Rebecca and I are very active at Cape Vineyard: Rebecca in children’s ministry, and I in band media and supporting facilities.
My interests include Hunting/Fishing and traveling with Rebecca to visit the children and grandchildren. My happy place is the UP of Michigan, where Rebecca and I share time their now.