by Barb Gareis During Sunday school, I sat in the little wooden chair in my floral-printed sundress. With my head bowed, eyes closed, and hands folded in my lap, I repeated this prayer, “Jesus, I know I’m a sinner. I’m sorry for my sin. Please forgive me. I know…
Before Relinquishing the Christmas Season to the new year… Let’s consider the second of the four “Do Not Be Afraid’s” relating to the Christmas story. Four appearances of angels, four “Fear Not’s”, and four admonishments to respond in faith. The first appearance of an angel and the corresponding “do not…
A Note from Kim: Pets have been a part of my life since I can remember. But until a few years ago when my own little four year old pug, Chunky, died suddenly and unexpectedly, I didn’t think too much about the importance of pets in God’s eyes. I was…
Good morning from the snow-dusted land of New Jersey! Winter has finally arrived here. I am glad that she delayed her appearance until mid-January, making her stay briefer this year. My childhood years were spent in south Florida, and I have never become a fan of winter. I would be…
Wisdom shouts in the street, she lifts her voice in the square, at the head of the noisy streets she cries out; at the entrance of the gates in the city she utters her sayings… “Turn to my reproof, behold, I will pour out my spirit on you; I will make…