gifts given, gifts received
What brought you joy this holiday season? The look on a loved-one’s face when they opened a gift you had thoughtfully prepared? A surprising present from a friend? Or perhaps
Read Moreprayers and blessings
As 2025 comes to a close, I pray for the peace of God, which surpasses all our understanding, to guard our hearts and minds in Jesus our Lord, trusting that
Read MoreNativity: A symbol of home and family
This year I didn’t set up any Christmas decorations in my home. We will be traveling over Christmas, so it seemed reasonable to keep the decor in storage. Overall, it’s
Read MoreThe Other Birth Narrative
The Other Birth Narrative – the one almost never read at Christmas Time. Before looking at the “Christmas Story” and “Birth of Jesus Narrative” that is rarely read in Churches
Read MoreFaith over Fear, part 2
Faith over Fear. That has ended up being my theme through 2025. Sounds like a lovely word of encouragement, doesn’t it? Until you realize that it means that there will
Read MoreWhat is the Miracle?
I am drawn to the poets who see the miracles in the everyday, who illuminate the moment of awe and invite us to join in reverence. For the screech owl
Read MoreAre We Really Valuable to God?
This week, Ron Simkins reminds us how valuable we are to God through the study of the word segullah. May his writing bring encouragement to you today. –Melissa Logsdon, NCF
Read Morethere is freedom
What is the prison in which you find yourself today? Jeff’s teaching covered so much ground that I need to circle back and reflect. Where are the places in my
Read Morewhere your treasure is
Sometimes we wonder what we can do. The news stokes our fears. We can become paralyzed or despondent, making it difficult to see God at work. What is the relationship
Read MoreAncestors & Saints
November 1 comes and goes without any fanfare in my life– unless you count the binging of Halloween candy as fanfare! This year has been different as many of my
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