Back to the basics: The Lord’s Supper
October 29-November 4: The institution Lord's Supper: A blessed and important meal The night when Jesus first instituted the Lord’s Supper was packed with drama. With his disciples, Jesus celebrated…
Thanks for not giving
Thanksgiving is a time when we pause to give special thanks to God for the many ways in which he has blessed us. We have many blessings: a Savior, our…
Parent conversations: How can we instill gratitude in our children?
How many times have you reminded your children to say “Thank you” when they’ve received something? More than you can count, right? Why do you do it? Part of the…
Teen talk: Thankfulness
Sometimes our “thank yous” become only words. We can become more thankful by practicing thankfulness. Lukas Heckmann Today many of us live in a world of many blessings. God has…
My Christian life: A single mother finds a new beginning
A struggling single parent finds a home, community, and renewed faith. Two and a half years ago, Erika was pregnant and living in what she calls some “unsavory” temporary housing.…
My Christian life: Finding real Christmas joy while in the hospital
A hospital stay during Christmas helps a pastor focus on real Christmas joy. “Please, Lord, please let next Christmas be different.” On Dec. 12, 2020, I was admitted to the…
My Christian life: The sign maker
Through homemade signs he created, a man reflects on God’s blessings in his life. Signs have become a part of our everyday life. The roadsides are filled with billboards on…
President’s message: Blessings small and large
It’s easy to be thankful for the big blessings that come our way. But when you stop and think about it, we’re also thankful for the little blessings, even though…
Reaching your dreams is overrated
Give thanks for your awesome blessings, but don't forget about the ordinary ones. I am pretty ordinary. But that doesn’t mean I wanted to be. As a kid I dreamed…