26 Nov 2024 0 Comment

Gratitude as a Tool for Living

Author: Stephanie Angell It is not happiness that makes us grateful. It’s gratefulness that makes us happy. David Steindl-Rast Joy is the simplest form of gratitude. Karl Barth Be joyful always; pray continually; give thanks in all...
19 Nov 2024 0 Comment

Chance or Divine Guidance?

 Author: Bob Matthias This summer, fellow church member and friend Steve Hultgren and I rode the Mickelson Trail, a 109-mile gravel, rail-to-trail in the western part of the Black Hills in South Dakota on self-powered bikes. We split the...
12 Nov 2024 0 Comment

Judge Not . . .

Author: Carolyn Gard Judge not, that you be not judged." Matthew 7:1 The other day I went for a latte and when I got to the coffee shop I realized I had forgotten my phone. I almost panicked. I had a crossword puzzle to work, but I...
5 Nov 2024 0 Comment

In God we Trust

Author: Bob von Trebra A portion of Psalm 91, from Psalms for Praying: An Invitation to Wholeness, by Nan Merrill: My refuge and my strength; In You alone will I trust. For You deliver me from the webs of fear, from all that separates...
29 Oct 2024 0 Comment

Childsplay

Author: Scott Allman Truly I tell you, anyone who will not receive the kingdom of God like a little child will never enter it. Mark 10:15: The plans of the diligent lead to success, as surely as haste leads to poverty. Proverbs...
22 Oct 2024 0 Comment

A Time For Everything

Author: Stephanie Angell        There is a time for everything, and a season for every activity under the heavens:      a time to be born and a time to die, a time to plant and a time to      uproot,      a time to...
15 Oct 2024 0 Comment

Waiting and Wanting

You can listen to this week’s Devotional here Author: Nancy Wade Have you ever wanted something so badly it permeates your every waking second? Like a melody you can’t get out of your head, the wanting loops endlessly in your mind...
8 Oct 2024 0 Comment

Before the Frost

You can listen to this week’s Devotional here Author: Scott Allman Devotionals are like prayers. Our first thought is always gratitude. Thank you, Holy Spirit. Now, let’s get down to business. Classic devotionals have a safe...
1 Oct 2024 0 Comment

Bridging the Divide with Empathy

You can listen to this week’s Devotional here Author: Kaudie McLean As we approach what is likely the most contentious presidential election of our lifetime, what can we do to foster a greater sense of peace both among and within...
24 Sep 2024 0 Comment

Of Dungeons and Dragons

You can listen to this week’s Devotional here Author: Lianna Campos This summer, our youth spent several of their youth groups playing Dungeons and Dragons. Masterfully led by Sam, the youth developed characters who snuck through...