The Light in the Darkness of 9/11

If our resources have blessed you, please share them. It’s been 15 years since the horrific events of September 11, 2001.  Today we ask that you take a moment to remember those who perished and those whose lives were forever changed.  Reflect also on the condition of...

Three Sure Signs of Spring

     BIRDS ARE      CHIRPING By [the waters] the birds of the heavens have their home; They sing among the branches. (Psalm 104:12) All of creation sings of the Lord and the melodic springtime sound of birds chirping brings forth a rejoicing in our hearts and songs of...

Peter and the wolf?

If our resources have blessed you, please share them. The apostle Peter is well known for his faith, trust, and enthusiasm, but also for his fear, denial, and even great distress. In his letters, Peter wrote about living the Christian life, about false teachers...

The Totem of Salvation

If our resources have blessed you, please share them. Totem poles are crafted from large trees or wooden poles, posts, or pillars.  They feature carved symbols or figures that tell a story, commemorate an event, signify a clan (lineage) or represent cultural beliefs....

Promise Ignites Hope

If our resources have blessed you, please share them. By Shari Abbott, Reasons for Hope* Jesus As we enter into week three of Advent, the festive and the busy activities of the season increase.  And, sadly, they begin to capture our thoughts, our time and even our...