An Advent Adventure
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An Advent Adventure

See, I am doing a new thing! Now it springs up; do you not perceive it?I am making a way in the wilderness and streams in the wasteland. – Isaiah 43:19 Things never happen the same way twice. –  C.S. Lewis Are you ready for an Advent Adventure? If you are like me, part of...

A Christian Voting Guide
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A Christian Voting Guide

Dear sisters and brothers, As election day nears, we are seeing something less than the best of behavior on the national stage and in local settings. I found this guide (in bold) and looked for some scripture (in italics) to back each point. I don’t know if the author would choose these exact scriptures, but...

Do Good; it makes a difference
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Do Good; it makes a difference

“Act as if everything you do makes a difference. It does.” – William James Dear Sisters and Brothers, I saw the above quote from William James, and it sent me off on a search for scriptures to back it up. This is nowhere near an exhaustive list; but it is enough to give us the...

No Jerks for Jesus, Please!
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No Jerks for Jesus, Please!

  “Teacher, which is the greatest commandment in the Law?” Jesus replied: “‘Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind.’ This is the first and greatest commandment.  And the second is like it: ‘Love your neighbor as yourself.’ All the Law and the Prophets hang on these...

Prayers for Our Elections
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Prayers for Our Elections

First of all, then, I urge that supplications, prayers, intercessions, and thanksgivings be made for all people, for kings and all who are in high positions, that we may lead a peaceful and quiet life, godly and dignified in every way. This is good, and it is pleasing in the sight of God our Savior,...

Off to Nature – God’s Unlimited Broadcasting System
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Off to Nature – God’s Unlimited Broadcasting System

The heavens declare the glory of God; the skies proclaim the work of his hands. Day after day they pour forth speech; night after night they display knowledge. There is no speech or language where their voice is not heard. – Psalm 19:1 “I love to think of nature as an unlimited broadcasting system through...