Throughout our lives, there are times when we find ourselves in what Dante and Rev. Eric Elnes refer to as the Dark Wood: a place of...

In the first chapter of his book Gifts of the Dark Wood ,   Rev Eric Elnes writes that his “book is about seeing life through new eyes,...

At first glance, Jesus seems to be telling us to be doormats.  If they hit you, just let them hit you again. If they’re persecuting you,...

Last week, we witnessed Jesus preaching to crowds from Simon Peter’s boat, then causing a miraculous catch of fish. James and John...

Simon Peter has already seen what Jesus can do. After preaching in the synagogue in Capernaum and throwing out a demon, Jesus had gone to...

Jesus was just starting his ministry, and what better place to start than home? So, after being tempted in the wilderness, Jesus headed...

There are so many things that we do out of habit. Brushing our teeth at night and in the morning. Maybe saying grace before a meal....

Everyone had a different experience of Jesus’ turning water into wine. First, there’s Mama Mary. The local busybody, Mama is paying...

Back in Advent, we heard the beginning of this passage: “In the fifteenth year of the reign of Tiberius Caesar, when Pontius Pilate was...

Christmas Eve and Christmas morning are over. The candles and music were beautiful on Christmas Eve, as we sang Silent Night together. As...

“And there were shepherds living out in the fields nearby, keeping watch over their flocks at night.” The shepherds are part of just...

We’re deep into the Christmas season now, at least with regards to everyday life. Christmas movies and concerts and parties. The...

Usually, we’re excited to go home. Home is a place to belong. It’s filled with memories, and family. And with Christmas inching ever...

It’s that time of year again. Christmas decorations sparkle along main streets, store windows, and front yards. The wreaths are out,...

Today is known as Christ the King Sunday, when the church gives thanks and praise for the sovereignty of Christ, who is Lord of all...

Advent starts in 2 weeks, a time when we focus on the arrival of Christ: first remembering that Christ promised to return and then...

Historically the widow has been lifted up as a woman of great faith and stewardship whom we should emulate: the one who may give little,...

All of us have had saints come through our lives: men and women who helped us grow in our walk with Christ. A youth director, or Bible...

This spring, I decided to start over with my hydroponic AeroGarden and grow cilantro and dill. I bought new pods without seeds in them...

In middle school and high school, I helped with the music during various Vacation Bible Schools. One summer I helped teach a song that...