What We Taste Together
By Paula Rinehart One scene in John’s Gospel account is a window into how God makes us able to live boldly the life He has for us. It’s a picture of what it means to experience Christ with each other … Continued
The Dynamics of Change for Your Ministry to Women
by Karen Hearl Is your ministry to women changing? Is your church experiencing some kind of change in pastoral leadership, church membership, worship and teaching methods, demographics? What about you as a leader? Are you experiencing change? Change is continually … Continued
A Season for Everything
by Judi Adamyk “There is a time for everything, and a season for every activity under the heavens.” Eccl 3:1 We can tell ourselves that Solomon lived in a much simpler time and the modern world cannot operate this way. … Continued
Anticipation of Glory Realized
by Elizabeth Newell “Then I saw a new heaven and a new earth, for the first heaven and the first earth had passed away, and the sea was no more. And I saw the holy city, new Jerusalem, coming down … Continued
Obedience Versus Calling
by Amanda Anganes In Sunday School we’ve been reading Radical by David Platt. It’s an interesting read, and it raises a lot of questions. Last week we discussed commands that God has issued for all believers, contrasted with our more … Continued
Behind the Words
by Shirley Paz “The Lord will fight for you while you keep silent.” Ex. 14:14 When God directed my attention to that verse, I had two responses: Certainty that the message was meant for me, and dismay. Life in a … Continued
Enough is Enough
by Susan E. Moody When I was in 6th grade, Laura Cummings invited me to her birthday party. I remember that one of her birthday party favors was that make-your-own-balloon stuff. Also, we got to eat Charleston Chews at the … Continued
From Safe Harbor to Beyond Measure
by Rhonda Bennett The caller ID tells me it’s the realtor. My heart sinks; oh no, did they sell the house? Do I have to move again? Then my heart calms as I recall all the miracle homes God has … Continued
Transitions, Tears, and Tassels
By Susan Upham In 11 days my oldest and only son will be graduating from high school and I’m a wreck. I know I’ve had many years to prepare for this moment. How it’s possible that after 57 book reports, … Continued
Anticipation
by Lynne Bauman “I am still confident of this: I will see the goodness of the Lord in the land of the living. Wait for the Lord; be strong and take heart and wait for the Lord.” … Continued