They didn’t talk. Not for ten years. Not about faith anyway. Instead, this Christian mother and her Muslim daughter tiptoed with pain around the deepest divide in their lives—the daughter’s choice to leave the Christian faith, convert to Islam and become a practicing Muslim. Now in their new book …
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Embracing Uniqueness (Brett Beeson)
Because even in captivity, we can still be free Because even in darkness, we can still see light Because faith whispers at the door Because our spirit soars beyond these mortal walls Because There is always tomorrow There is always good There is always hope (Poem and Photo by Brett …
Problems to Friends to Peace (Rev. Larry Davies)
Every morning, my wife and I read Jesus Calling by Sarah Young. The devotions provide a framework to help us share our daily encounters with God and discuss and pray about what God is doing in our lives. But recently as we read our devotion, we had a different reaction: "Make friends with …
New Life (Rev. Carol Pazdersky)
For Christians, the Easter season is a season of life — new life, abundant life, eternal life. In the midst of challenging and busy lives, we need this reminder that we are more than our "jobs." No matter how much we love our families and friends, our communities, or our careers — we are so much …
The Lion and the Lamb (Jennifer Miller, LPC)
So, I sat down to write this blog about the month of March and my mind began to trip over a bunch of associations — there’s March Madness, Spring Break, St. Patrick’s Day, and the Ides of March. But, none of those really sparked anything for me. Instead, I kept finding myself humming a song from …
Leading and Following (Rev. Carol Pazdersky)
Whom do you follow? Who is following you? As many parts of the country are eagerly anticipating the sun and warmth of the next season, it is a good time to evaluate where we are before we “spring” into the future. As Christians and as leaders, self-reflection is always helpful. Use these …
Breaking The Peanut Butter Habit (Rev. Larry Davies)
My son, Stephen, loved peanut butter sandwiches. Actually love is too mild. He -- LOVED peanut butter sandwiches. Every meal, he wanted a peanut butter sandwich: not a peanut butter sandwich with jelly, just a (well you get the picture). We traveled to restaurants having to carry a paper bag that …