Solo Parenting: Gentle Honesty
“Where’s your wedding ring, Mommy?” My son’s question broke my heart. I had worn my ring long after my husband left. Occasionally, my two little boys liked to examine its dark, pointed sapphire and two tiny diamonds. They’d twirl it around ...
Sermon Response: Tools to Battle Worry and Stress
This Mother’s Day weekend Rene started a new series about living a rich, fulfilling and abundant life. The series, Fuel: Help for People Running on Empty, opened with What Moms ...
Ministry Highlight: Stephen Ministry
I am a Stephen Minister. A blue flyer in the bulletin attracted me to this ministry with “Do you want to become an expert encourager?” I discovered that Stephen Ministers ...
Sermon Response: Facts about Hell
Wow, Rene tackled a heavy topic this week: “frequently asked questions” about hell! I grew up with a watered down image of the devil. Usually, he was someone in a red ...
Prodigal Parenting: God Uses Flawed Parents
This week my family saw my 96 year-old grandmother pass away and be buried. She had a long, full life, and she loved the Lord. She raised two children, partially ...
Sermon Response: Close to Jesus
This weekend’s message nourished my faith like a well-cooked meal. I’d heard the compelling facts affirming the Bible’s veracity before, but that didn’t diminish their impact. The reminders of how ...
Generations: As Good As My Word
The phone rang just as I was pouring soup into bowls and pulling hot rolls from the oven. I picked up my cell. "Karen, hi. I hope I didn't catch ...