Post Archive by Year

How much would God have to give you in order for you to write a ‘giving check’ for $100,000? That’s the question a friend of mine heard at a conference for generous givers, a conference … Read More

Advent is billed as a wonderful season for the family to celebrate. It can be, but it can also be anxiety-producing. It might add to the burden caused by expectations you have of what a … Read More

Some of us are inclined to pray almost by our nature.  Quietand aloneare things we welcome.  We don’t ever think we are wasting time when we sit in silence and pour out our thoughts to … Read More

by Anna Jordan www.OurPlanA.blogspot.com My journey into foster care began nearly ten years ago, when I worked at the Instituto Evangelica de Goias, an orphanage in Anapolis, Brazil. During my time there, I met a … Read More

by Chris Milner Lessons from L’Arche: “A community where people with and without disabilities share life together”  I’m thinking,” Barbara muses. “I’m thinking.” “What are you thinking about, Barbara?” “I’m thinking that I want to … Read More

I have a memory of my husband, Todd that I’ll always treasure.  We were attending the wedding of one of his co-workers on the campus of a retirement community where Todd served as a physician.  … Read More

I find it difficult to write a Community News essay warning of the days to come without sounding like Scrooge—and when it comes to Christmas, I really don’t want to sound grumpy.  I actually love … Read More

by Kate Vanderwoude As we continue to endure these struggling economic times, what are you thankful for this year?  Your health? Your family? Your church? Your friends? Your home? Your job? Food on the table?  … Read More

I have a favorite treadmill at the gym. I prefer the one all the way to the left, against the wall. In terms of features, this treadmill is just like any other in the room, … Read More

Now the rabble that was among them had a strong craving. And the people of Israel also wept again and said, “Oh that we had meat to eat! We remember the fish we ate in … Read More