Word for the Year
I used to do New Year’s Resolutions. As many resolutions go…I’d get to the end of the year and realize that despite my best efforts (or really none at all)
Read MoreJoyous News
“But the angel reassured them, saying, “Don’t be afraid, for I have come to bring you good news, the most joyous news the world has ever heard! And it is
Read MoreEmmanuel in the Pain
Heartache in the Midst of a “Joyous Season” Confession: I love Hallmark Christmas Movies! I want to believe that even if our lives seem stressful or sorrowful, lacking in provision
Read Morethus far
Last week someone asked me how much the solar panels on the NCF roof cost us. I remembered the meetings where we considered financing and down payments. Incentive programs were expiring
Read MoreAdvent for Peace
This Advent- as we wait, prepare, and hope- we ask God to show us “another way” to be instruments of peace, ministers of mercy, and advocates for justice. So I
Read MoreEyes Lock
When I read this poem by Vern Fein, I thought it was so fitting to share as we focus on seeing the one. –Melissa Logsdon, Interim Associate Pastor EYES LOCK
Read MoreHow to Neighbor
“How do you be a neighbor?” This is a question, sincerely asked, by a long time church goer, leader, and I believe, a genuine, albeit a bit confused, Christ follower.
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Now the promise of entering into God’s rest is still for us today. Hebrews 4:1a (TPT) I have been noticing lately how much of my identity- how I feel about
Read MorePoised for the Promised Land
As Ron Simkins reminded us in his teaching “God Chose You”: We are God’s masterpiece, created in Christ Jesus to do good things. God planned for these good things to be the way
Read MorePraying with Creation
The last leaves are drifting downTurning to fire when they touch the groundWhen it comes to meOnce againWhat is this Love Our first hard freeze came last night. The leaves
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