This year the winter solstice, the beginning of Hanukkah, Christmas and New Year’s Eve fall within days of each other. These days, celebrated around the world, all involve some invocation of light in the darkest time of the year, kindling a sense of hope and signaling a turning and new beginning. This year, as President-elect Trump prepares to move into the White…
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Inspiration Blog (Page 13)
Recently, a member of our church family asked me if I was ready to retire. To be more specific, she actually said, “Are you ready to leave us?” I was surprised by the question and felt that I could instantly cry. But I steadied myself because I thought crying at that moment was not a good idea. I paused, and in those few…
Drawing on the lessons from the Bible, Pastor Chris offers a personal message on this period of transition for our church and his role as our pastoral leader. “For everything there is a season, and a time for every matter under heaven” ~ Ecclesiastes 3:1 “We have this hope, a sure and steadfast anchor for the soul…” ~ Hebrews 6:19 “For surely…
In the aftermath of the Trump victory last week, many of us who are dismayed by the outcome have been inundated with messages filling our email inboxes—blogs, rants, analysis, warnings, edicts, calls to action, and more. Some have been comforting, some scolding, some helpful, some hard to read. One thing I have noticed is the number of writers who have resorted to…
Dear Beloved Church Family, We rise today to face a nation that is divided and bruised. Some people are rejoicing this morning, some are shaken and stunned, all are wounded by a campaign that was bitter and painful. As people of faith, we are called to hold onto our vision of a world at peace, a country that values each individual and…