School, bus stops, and God’s strength
School started for my kids this week. We have reset routines, moving from the lazy, alarm-less days of summer to setting alarms, getting dressed, and leaving for school by 7 a.m. This morning I got...
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When You Want To Give Up
Many of us will never experience what early Christians were experiencing: Loss of work and property—or even death as a result of their faith in Jesus. But each of us will suffer this side of Heaven....
Breathing In The Presence Of God
Martin Luther said, “To be a Christian without prayer is no more possible than to be alive without breathing.” We were made for a life that breathes in the presence of God—for the oxygen found...
Elder Selection Update: 2023 Candidate Affirmation
A few months ago, we began our Elder Selection Process to seek out qualified individuals to join the Elder Board later this year. After a thorough vetting process including more than 100 candidates,...
Why Serving is Good for your Mental Health
We know that others benefit when you volunteer, but did you know you could, too? According to the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI), volunteering can help you reduce stress, increase...
Three Tips to Move Through Depression
Depression, whether chemical, seasonal, or situational, can keep you from enjoying the fullness of life. Thankfully, hope is possible. According to the National Mental Health Association, more than...
The life-giving joy of getting involved
I enjoy exercising. I have exercised regularly for years. I feel better when I exercise. I’m happier; I’m not as anxious; I am more alert and awake to do the other things I love. We know...
Daily Advent Devotionals
What is Christmas? Want to find out more about Christmas and why we celebrate? We answer some common questions around Christmas, including who were the three wise men? What is...
The Christmas Story in the Bible
The Christmas story in the Bible can be found in a couple of different places, mainly Matthew 1:18-2:23 and Luke 1:26-2:40. Although the word “Christmas” is never used in scripture, the word...