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Looking For God

On a mountain trek into the back country, I asked teens to keep their eyes out for God. Along the trail each was tasked with watching for how they saw God in the wilderness or our experiences. Each night I would remind them to be looking and ready to share on our last...

Should “Church” Be Fun?

Both Matthew and Mark tell of Jesus beginning his ministry with these words, “Repent, for the Kingdom of God/Heaven is at hand.” At first thought, this doesn’t really sound like a call to celebration. Truly, I ask you, can you remember anyone coming into their...
For Your Consideration

For Your Consideration

The following poem, “Poppies” by Mary Oliver, reflects on the springtime miracle of these local blooms, a familiar sight to most of us this time of year. Threatening this swaying miracle is the deep blue night, the darkness which stalks all living things, bringing...

Chasing the Monsters Away

[Editor’s Note: Today’s guest editorial, by minister Matt Soper, reminds us of the enduring influence of Moms and offers Happy Mother’s Day wishes to all of our Moms.] No one is poor who has had a godly mother. Abraham Lincoln When I was going through summer training...

Welcome New Shepherds!

“Be shepherds of God’s flock that is under your care, serving as overseers—not because you must, but because you are willing, as God wants you to be; not greedy for money, but eager to serve; not lording it over those entrusted to you, but being examples to the flock....