Genesis 1:1-3, John 1:1-5 “The darkest place is the jungle at night,” I thought. Attending a jungle warfare course, I shuddered under the thick canopy of vegetation over us that nearly shut out all moonlight. Yet, with no moon, stars, and sun yet formed, the black scene in Genesis 1 ...
“You never drift into alignment.” I read that statement in a book entitled Replenish: Leading From A Healthy Soul by Lance Witt. It makes sense. Has your car ever drifted “into alignment”? Never! But it has drifted out of alignment, thanks to pot holes, worn parts, and other factors. ...
The world does not pause to become quieter, kinder, or more coherent just for Holy Week. Headlines continue to announce “wars and rumors of wars” (Matthew 24:6 NIV). Political divisions deepen. Economic anxieties persist. Families carry private griefs. In such a world, faith can feel ...
AP-Easter celebrations are canceled The Latin Patriarchate canceled the Palm Sunday procession in Jerusalem, complying with Israeli military guidelines that limited gatherings to under 50 people. Despite that, the Patriarchate said Jerusalem police prevented the Catholic Church’s top ...
It was time to take the trash out yet again, as it happens to be frequently, even though I like to squeeze as much as possible into the bag. This occasion was even worse, though, as a winter cold spell brought frigid temperatures to the area. Bundling up to make the trek through the backyard ...
All children of God are invited to attend A Day of Worship to be held from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, April 18, at the Fairlawn Community Church, 353 Pleasant Hill Road, Cogan Station. “There is no preaching. It’s strictly music and worship,” the press release said. Featured acts at the event will include Agape Worship, Jennifer Henne, CrossFyre, Minister Dawn Gueary, Kingdom Voices and Fairlawn Worship. The goal of the event is to “bring the body of Christ together in unity and harmony, breaking denominational barriers and division that hinder the work of God’s ...
