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One crystal-clear day thirty years ago, a little girl learned to ride her bike with no training wheels. For months, her father had been holding the seat, running alongside her. He may have started her ride by encouraging her that […]
“In everything I showed you that by working hard in this manner you must help the weak and remember the words of the Lord Jesus, that He Himself said, ‘It is more blessed to give than to receive.'” Acts 20:35 […]
As the world slows down…my body, mind, and heart follow. Seeing spring unfold in the midst of our uncertainty of the world around us, gives wings to my heavy feet. It lightens the step to see all nature pointing heavenward […]
Life seems to be on pause right now. When’s the last time we saw churches, schools, and businesses closed, major events canceled and our economy seemingly coming to a standstill? Social distancing? We find directions for its use in the […]
“Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God.” Philippians 4:6 ESV Our united prayer focus this week, Lord, is to ask You to fortify and […]
On a southern November morning, I was lured outside by tolerable temperatures and the mystique of the pre-dawn gray light. Accompanied by breakfast and coffee, I rocked gently in our backyard swing and beheld the advance of daylight across the […]
“Lord, You know the hopes of the helpless. Surely You will hear their cries and comfort them. You will bring justice to the orphans and the oppressed, so mere people can no longer terrify them.” Psalm 10:17-18 NLT We are […]
Wednesday, March 11, is the second Our City Story of 2020! We posted an invite a week ago on Facebook but felt it was important to let everyone know of the address change. Historically our gatherings have been in a […]
“I urge…that petitions, prayers, intercession and thanksgiving be made for all people — for kings and all those in authority, that we may live peaceful and quiet lives in all godliness and holiness. This is good and pleases God…” 1 Timothy 2:1-3 NIV Help us, Lord, […]
“I have given them the glory You gave me so that they may be one as we are one.” John 17:22 NLT We pray this week, Lord, for Your blessing and favor on the Collegiate Day of Prayer (CDOP) this […]