The exact origins of The Midshipman’s Prayer aren’t well known. It’s said to date back to World War II, in a letter from a Sailor writing home. “Almighty Father, whose way is in the sea, whose paths are in the great waters, whose command is over all, and whose love never faileth: Let me be […]
Town Hall Meeting with the President (Rev. Larry Davies)
In the midst of a crisis of violence, ABC News invited three people from our church to attend a National Town Hall meeting where President Obama was asked questions by people from around the country. We didn’t get a chance to ask our questions but came away knowing we were meant to be there. The 15-year-old […]
God Is With Us (Brett Beeson)
“Are you alright?” “Not really. I don’t think I’ve been for a very long time.” In all truth, I was struggling to find the words to write this month. These days I usually stalk around with a storm crackling about my head and coined the term, “bitter, party of three” for myself and my closest […]
New Year’s Resolution: To Fly? (Rev. Larry Davies)
There is a parable about a wild goose shot down by a local hunter. Only wounded in one wing, the goose landed safely in a barnyard. The chickens were quite startled by this sudden visitor from the sky. After becoming more comfortable with the stranger, they began to ask about what had been seen but […]
Timeless Truth: Find the Light in the Midst of Darkness (Brett Beeson)
We live in a harsh world. I open up al-Jazeera or BBC News, and the headlines report a terrorist attack on tourists in Tunisia, deadly assaults in Syria, and the rising victim count from a plane crash in Indonesia. CNN headlines are hardly any better. They tell us of a killer taking a selfie with […]
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 Beeson) Disclosure: My blog post […]
Fear Factor (Kim Crabill)
Bottom of the ninth. Two outs, bases loaded, tied score. The next batter waits for the pitch. The pitcher delivers—strike one. Another pitch is released and delivered—strike two. Tension mounts. The third pitch is released and … it’s a hit! Up. Up. Up. The ball looks as if it is going to the moon before […]
The Power of Just Talking (Jory Fisher & Kim Crabill)
For years, Kim Crabill felt she was the only woman carrying great burdens through life. She kept silent and wore a big smile. Isn’t that what savvy women in leadership roles do? Then one day she worked up the courage to get together with a group of seven women and tell them the truth about how much […]
Boundaries Like a River (Jennifer Miller, LPC)
I recently found myself sitting along the bank of a river, mesmerized by the sound, the movement, the artistry in which the water progressed downward. It is hard for me to experience such a thing and not contemplate God. He created this place. He created this moment. I knew there was something for me to […]
Visiting 9/11 Memorial and Museum (Rev. Larry Davies)
The 9/11 Memorial is no ordinary tourist attraction. We were enjoying the sights and sounds of New York City but once we stepped on “Ground Zero” the laughter and chatter ceased. We were fellow mourners paying our respects. The 9/11 attacks killed 2,977 people from more than 90 countries. Everyone over the age of twenty […]
