- Jan 12, 2022
Lion King
An endearing scene in the animated Disney movie, Lion King, is the formal presentation of Simba, the newborn son of King Mufasa and Queen...
- Jan 1, 2022
The Lord's Prayer
Jesus gave his disciples a prayer that we call “The Lord’s Prayer” (Matthew 6:9-13; Luke 11:1-4). Though we can pray the words as they...
- Dec 1, 2021
Honor
“Elders who direct the affairs of the church well,” the apostle Paul wrote, “are worthy of double honor” (1 Timothy 5:12). In accord...
- Nov 1, 2021
Christmas Mix
by Carrie Blythe Davies In my experience, church-goers at Christmastime love to sing traditional Christmas carols. And this is great,...
- Oct 1, 2021
47 Ronin
Most countries have stories that highlight the historical values of the nation. Recently, I learned about the Japanese story of the 47...
- Sep 1, 2021
Everyday
There are times when God acts in great and powerful ways (Isaiah 29:5-7). More typically, the work of God in us is subtle and gradual....
- Aug 1, 2021
Schoolhouse 1884
A week ago, six church leaders met at a schoolhouse, built in 1884, in the final stages of restoration. Their aim was to share insights...
- Jul 15, 2021
Empty
There are times, for all of us, when we are running on empty. Like Elijah, these times can come when we least expect them. The adrenaline...