Celebrations Birthday Celebrations. Anniversary Celebrations. Graduation Celebrations. Life Celebrations. Why pause to celebrate? We discussed this topic a few weeks ago during one of our regional Zoom gatherings. Celebration/Arts is one of the seven spheres we have been batting around, pondering what it really looks …
I trust that you are learning new things about God’s grace and peace and even JOY during these challenging days. Our pastor shared with us a definition of Absolute JOY that touched me deeply: “God’s sovereignty is reflected in His glory and my good simultaneously.” ...
The year 2020 was a tough year, and 2021 started with a spike in COVID deaths and tumult at the capitol. All this and more has perhaps left us with shaken hearts. That’s where Ahaz found himself in Isaiah 7, and the message Isaiah brought ...
So often this time of year we hear a phrase that goes something like this: “I hope this next year is better that the last.” This is certainly apropos for many after the year we just went through. I’ve heard it said that “you are ...
Anyone exposed to a new and different culture will experience some degree of culture shock. Upon first arriving, many international students experience a honeymoon period when everything seems new and exciting. But once that passes, a sense of discomfort and unease often settles in. Some ...
