Joy
During the Christmas season, we celebrate the hope, peace, joy, and love found in Jesus. We rejoice in biblical promises of hope, peace, and love with a measure of understanding, but joy is elusive. Whether or not we can describe this phenomenon, we can anticipate joy in relationship with Jesus as our Savior and Lord. In Forgiveness. When we do wrong, we incur what the Bible calls “guilt” (John 15:22; James 2:10). This may be an emotion of remorse or shame. Guilt is also an o
By Faith
In hope, the Millersville (Pa.) BIC Church made the decision to press ahead to full recovery—and people pledged to be active partners in the turnaround. They knew that faith makes all things possible . . . but not necessarily easy. Finances. One daunting obstacle was financial: a burdensome mortgage and the capacity (as would be needed) to compensate a new pastor. The mortgage was refinanced. A preschool started in unused space and contributed to facility costs. Church staff
