Striving for Peace by Blane Baker
. . . eager to maintain the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace. Ephesians 4:3 In Paul’s message to the Ephesians, he urges them to walk according to their calling as followers of Christ. This new life in Christ includes cultivating personal traits and embracing unity. We are compelled to love one […]
The Profound Transformation of Peace by Jennifer Rhoad
For the earth will be filled with the knowledge of the Lord as the waters cover the sea. Isaiah 11:9b As an Enneagram 9, I feel best in spaces without conflict. My favorite Beatitude is “Blessed is the Peacemaker, for they will be called the children of God.” My favorite scripture verse is 1 Kings […]
Spread the Good News by Sue Wright
Jesus warned [the two blind men] sternly, “See that no one knows about this.” But they went out and spread the news about him all over that region. Matthew 9:30-31 There are three “ocular miracles” recorded in the Bible, according to a site I found on Google. I read the information wistfully because I wished […]
Leap Without Restraint by Charles Smith, Associate Pastor, Student Ministry
How can we thank God enough for you in return for all the joy that we feel before our God because of you? Night and day we pray most earnestly that we may see you face to face and restore whatever is lacking in your faith… And may the Lord make you increase and abound […]
Point Out the Road by Amy Duncan
Show me the right path, O Lord; point out the road for me to follow. Lead me by your truth and teach me, for you are the God who saves me. All day long I put my hope in you. Psalm 25:4-5 Several years ago, Greg and I set out on the road to visit […]
Look Up by Angie Fuller, Children’s Pastor
At that time, they will see the Son of Man coming in a cloud with power and great glory. When these things begin to take place, stand up and lift up your heads, because your redemption is drawing near. Luke 21: 27-28 I think it started with a photo our daughter texted last winter during […]