Sovereign Father

During this fall session, we will be hearing from various members of our Sunday or Tuesday morning classes about our study in Colossians. I hope our reflections on what we’ve learned about the character of God will be of value to all, whether you are taking the class or not. Our study of the book …

A Savior is Born

A cross forms the backdrop for my nativity scene downstairs. There’s a reason for that. I don’t know about you, but I need a visual reminder—not just once, but many times during the holiday season—for the real reason we celebrate. Don’t get me wrong. I love Christmas. I love how the season starts with "thanks …

Prone to Wander

In worship time this week, we were reminded again--through song and Carey's words--of God's unbelievable grace. Here's what Carey had to say: Come Thou Fount of every blessing,Tune my heart to sing Thy grace; Streams of mercy, never ceasing, Call for songs of loudest praise; Teach me some melodious sonnet Sung by flaming tongues above; Praise the mount; I’m fixed …

Unfolding Grace

“So we’re not giving up. How could we! Even though on the outside it often looks like things are falling apart on us, on the inside, where God is making new life, not a day goes by without his unfolding grace.”   2 Corinthians 4:16 MSG Just remembering their muddy faces makes me smile. It was 8 …

But GOD . . .

It’s a delight to hear from one of our Titus Women teachers, Laurie Hovendick.  These are the thoughts she shared with us this week:  Heb. 13:5b: For He, God, Himself has said, I will not in any way fail you, nor give you up, nor leave you without support.  I will not, I will not, …