Advent 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.
Read Morerest
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
Read Morepaying attention
Bad news, Good news, Details: a different way of thinking about communication. On a personal level, as your pastor, the bad news is that I, too, sometimes doubt. I second-guess myself,
Read Moreministering together
When I first began as pastor in 2016, many of you asked how to support me in this new role. Remembering your encouragement brings a warm smile to my face. Now,
Read MoreBeing Built Up
Identity. Oxford dictionary defines identity as “the fact of being who or what a person or thing is” and as defined by “a close similarity or affinity”. How do you
Read Moretrees and songs
I appreciate our poets who articulate our experiences when words elude us. May this poem by Gale Walden, Today, speak an aspect of truth to you in this mystery. -Renée Today Here,
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