by Dena Hobbs I remember how very glad we were when our daughter finally learned to talk at 18 months of age. She had come to us 13 months old from an orphanage in China. She was baby-talking just a bit in Chinese, but could neither understand nor speak English. We used some simple sign … Continue reading
by Erika Marksbury Scripture Reading: Matthew 2:13-18 Now after they had left, an angel of the Lord appeared to Joseph in a dream and said, “Get up, take the child and his mother, and flee to Egypt, and remain there until I tell you; for Herod is about to search for the child, to destroy … Continue reading
by Joe Greemore Reading: Psalm 121:1-8 1 I lift up my eyes to the hills— from where will my help come? 2 My help comes from the Lord, who made heaven and earth. 3 He will not let your foot be moved; he who keeps you will not slumber. 4 He who keeps Israel will … Continue reading
by Andrew Gale Her steps were light and effortless, as if gravity somehow had no control on her body as it does on the average person. Her hands lifted and bowed as the music swelled and calmed. It was pure grace. I am thankful that our church welcomes people to worship in many different forms. … Continue reading
by Jennifer Mills-Knutsen (This piece tries to avoid giving away exact spoilers for Harry Potter, but there are hints. I’m guessing that six years after the book’s release, most adults have already read it or don’t care.) I was pacing in the living room. My son had been making his way through the Harry Potter … Continue reading
by Joe Greemore Scripture Reading Live in true devotion to one another, loving each other as sisters and brothers. Be first to honor others by putting them first. – Romans 12:10, the Voice Reflection During my college days, I had a friend who was a talented football player and an outspoken proponent of his faith … Continue reading
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