by Mike Duffy | Jan 7, 2025 | Article, Stewardship
The definition of Agape love is “sacrificing self for the benefit of another.” So, we learn that inherent in this type of love is the one doing the loving “pays a price.” The most famous verse in the Bible is an example of this: “For God so loved the world...
by Edward Thal | Dec 31, 2024 | Article, Stewardship
By Edward Thal Here’s a resolution not to add to your list for the New Year: Be a do-gooder in 2025! The devil is a sly deceiver about Christianity, aiming to place it on the same level as the multitude of other useless world religions that seek to please the gods...
by Jessica Fannin | Dec 24, 2024 | Article, Spiritual
During the Christmas season we often turn to the book of Luke to consider his account of the birth of Christ. In fact, our youngest son Luke is so named because of the time that I spent reading Luke’s Gospel prior to his birth. Luke 2:16-18 talks about the...
by Woody Preston | Dec 24, 2024 | Article, Spiritual
I’ve heard this word “Karma” thrown around a lot since the recent election, especially by conservative pundits on TV declaring that the destructive policies of the last four years are being overturned. Karma is a Hindu word that refers to a principle of cause and...
by Woody Preston | Dec 17, 2024 | Article, Stewardship
“Stuff”. It’s a short but loaded word. We all have it. I have my stuff, Jan has her stuff, you have your stuff, the kids have their stuff, and that messy neighbor across the street has a garage full of stuff. It’s our stuff and it fills everything. If you...
by Edward Thal | Dec 10, 2024 | Article, Spiritual
By Edward Thal In his introduction to the Ephesians, Paul wishes “Grace” to them. What does he mean? If you have ever felt bad about something you’ve done, you know you’re a sinner. And, if you’re honest with yourself, you will know that you’re a repeat...
