Eight Ways to Kickstart Bible Study Time in 2020 Do you feel like your Bible study time needs refreshing? I certainly have felt that need. Read more
Light Into Darkness We are living through some tough times in our country. People are polarized on many political issues, religion included. This polarization causes tempers to flare and discussions to heat up. Having personal opinions isn’t wrong, but how we treat o... Read more
The Apology I Never Gave "You shall know the truth, and the truth shall set you free." — John 8:32 Read more
Being Ordinary for Jesus Some years ago while attending university, I was faced with a routine question asked of many theology students. What story do you have? What’s your personal testimony? My instant reaction was to tell all the bad and crazy things I had ever done, t... Read more
Home for Christmas I’ve always looked forward to Christmas. My earliest memories of the holiday are filled with hope and joy. Read more
Lisa's Church My wife and I belong to a social media group called “Next Door Neighbor.” The posts typically beg for help finding a missing cat or want help identifying the “creep” who stole their daughter’s Jeep. But the other day, a different post caught our h... Read more
Last Call Everyone knew her, or at least recognized her voice. For 29 years she had been the Tillamook County (Ore.) emergency response dispatcher. When you heard her call sign, “813,” on your radio, your heart began to beat faster. Read more
Blessed Are the Peacemakers The night was Christmas Eve, 1914. World War I raged across the ravaged countryside of France. Read more
The Power of Appreciation I have a new respect for teachers. Of course, I respected them before accepting my new role as a faculty member at Union College, but now I really respect them. While having summers off and weekends free is a new (and welcome) experience, first-ye... Read more
