Givers and Withholders
- February 20, 2018
- by
- Esther Followwill-Johnson
We’ve all seen commercials that start with something like this…
Do you suffer from chronic pain? Do you lack energy or motivation, or struggle with depression? If life’s got you down, maybe its time for a change. Try GIVING – It’s the new FDA approved… blah blah blah.
Ok so you’ve heard of giving before. But while it is no miracle drug hot off the press, there IS something powerful about practicing it. Giving financially brings JOY. It offers a sense of purpose and lets us experience God’s love for others in an active way. It keeps us...
The Hardness of Hallmark Holidays
- February 14, 2018
- by
- Tatum Fishel
Today, all the Valentine’s candy is 50-75% off! And replacing it is the Easter candy. Away with the conversation hearts (my fave!) and in...
Pursuing Peace is a War
- February 07, 2018
- by
- Lori Travers
Gathering at the table to discuss plans for a future endeavor with my brothers and sisters in Christ, I recently was struck by my...
Tears in Heaven
- February 05, 2018
- by
- Ned Erickson
I cried like a baby last night. I was on the floor crying like a baby. Not because I stubbed my toe. Not because...
New Year, New You
- January 22, 2018
- by
- Beth Gianopulos
If there was a Scrooge for New Year’s Day, it would be me. My hate of New Year’s Day has been a long standing...
Fresh Starts
- January 16, 2018
- by
- Sage Blalock
As I sat down to type this post, I realized that I don’t really know what to talk about. Honestly, I’ve felt disconnected from...
Run Out with the Wrong Stuff
- January 09, 2018
- by
- Ned Erickson
On the third day a wedding took place at Cana in Galilee. Jesus’ mother was there, and Jesus and his disciples had also been invited to the...
What is a Hero?
- January 02, 2018
- by
- Sage Blalock
I was recently on the internet, as millennials are wont to do, and I came across a meme. It showed a picture of former...
I Understand Star Wars Now (Not a Movie Review)
- December 27, 2017
- by
- Ardi Shahini
I am in my early thirties. Up until this week, I had never seen any of the Star Wars movies. I didn’t resist for...
Christmas Is a Pagan Holiday
- December 14, 2017
- by
- Heather Moore
Jesus was not born on December 25th. We actually have no certain record of the date of His birth. There was early speculation that...