by Bill Rowley | Dec 26, 2023 | Book Reviews
Books offer wisdom, knowledge, and sometimes just a good yarn. But a busy pastor can find it hard to find the time to sit down and enjoy a good book. And how do you decide which book to read? We’re here to help! We have compiled a list of our top reads for busy...
by Scott Bullock | Dec 19, 2023 | Christmas
Getting in the Mood for Christmas Christmas movies do a variety of things: get us in the mood for the season, connect us with family, and entertain us. Alongside the stockings, fir tree, and nativity set, A Charlie Brown Christmas was an annual viewing tradition in my...
by Aaron Schweizer | Dec 12, 2023 | Gratitude, Sacrifice, Stewardship
As a five-year-old at Christmas I remember how excited I was to get my first bike. It was a yellow BMX Huffy, a mean machine for a kid in the late 70s. It is one of my fondest memories because I remember my dad teaching me to ride, although I admit I was more than...
by Leslie Leyland Fields | Dec 5, 2023 | Christmas
Christmas is Over It’s Christmas morning, not yet light. I am ten years old, creeping down the stairs, and I am full of hope. My siblings and I were told there will be no Christmas. Our mother told us. She always tells the truth. But I believe in more than truth. Once...