When you’d rather skip Christmas this year
Sheryl BoldtLosing someone you love is incredibly hard. And now the holidays are upon you. That empty chair, with all its…
Read MoreWhat about the dash?
Washington County NewsMichael J. Brooks We saw Mt. Rushmore last year, taking a day trip after helping our son move to Denver.…
Read MoreThankful for the Gospel
Caleb Duncan Almost every time I go to God in prayer, I start off like this: “Father, thank you for…
Read MoreThanking God for His amazing love
What lies do we tell ourselves regarding our choices and the changes we need to make? How often do we…
Read MoreThe comparison game
Michael J. Brooks Comparisons can be instructive and memorable. Jesus often used comparisons in teaching. For example, he taught about…
Read MoreDo we crave God’s presence?
Are we, individually and as a church, truly experiencing God’s presence? Jesus said, “Whoever has my commandments and keeps them,…
Read MoreThe vision thing
Michael J. Brooks I’ve never forgotten where the Apostle Paul had his famous Macedonian vision after Dr. Bryan asked this…
Read MoreOne failure after another
Caleb Duncan Remember that New Year’s Resolution you made about 11 months ago? How’s that going? How is the diet…
Read MoreThinking of our veterans and future vets
How did you spend your week? Perhaps you fellowshipped at church, enjoyed lingering meals with your family, and had fun…
Read MoreQuitters never win
Michael J. Brooks I didn’t intend to start a civil war that Sunday morning, so I carefully explained why I…
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