So I’m either horribly behind or horribly ahead of ye olde “power curve” here, but this morning I was thinking about 2016 as a whole: “The Christmas Spirit.” Because as much as people might try, one cardboard Santa and floppy green streamers do not a Christmas make—especially not on a warship once again careening around […]
Missing In Action (Rev. Larry Davies)
This past week, we celebrated Memorial Day, a time to remember and honor those who died defending our country. Several years ago, Jan Reger reminded me to also remember the families of those listed as “Missing in Action.” You don’t hear that term mentioned anymore. Iraq and Afghanistan conflicts list very few military personnel as […]
We Just Need to Listen (Brett Beeson)
“My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?” Matthew 27:46 Sometimes we struggle and struggle, and it seems that we aren’t making any headway. We work so hard to do the right thing—to read our Bible, to follow the Golden Rule, to practice integrity—but our lives yet appear barren. We want to be good, […]
Look Behind You! (Rev. Larry Davies)
Have you ever experienced one of those days when nothing goes right? The boss is giving you those (I can’t believe you work for me!) looks! Your kids are whining, dogs are barking, the phone is ringing, your head is clanging. Your home looks like ground zero of a recent bomb blast. Your schedule is […]
Transition (Brett Beeson)
So it’s Easter-season again, and I have no idea when the holiday actually is. But really, though, I’m serious. I don’t know. And it’s sad. I know Easter is soon, but I haven’t been to church since March 1st, and with my ship’s current operational tempo, I don’t anticipate being able to attend in the […]
Worthy Words (Jory Fisher & Kim Crabill)
Let’s put to rest the old lie that “sticks and stones may break my bones but words can never hurt me.” Real life teaches otherwise: The words we speak to ourselves and others have real power to hurt us. But the flipside is good news: Words also have tremendous power to heal, to restore hope, […]
Trust God – even when times are tough! (Jory Fisher & Kim Crabill)
Have you ever wondered what God is up to when life isn’t going so well? Have you ever wondered if God cares about you and all that you’re going through? Kim and Jory talk candidly about how to press on, how to persevere with hope, even when you feel like your life is on hold. […]
Missing Person Found, Part Two (Julie Holzmann)
So how was I able to become a missing person who was found? By becoming a leader of my life and making a decision to do whatever needed to get through. The process to get better took time. I Peter 5:10 “And the God of all grace, who called you to His eternal glory in […]
Invitation to Wonder (Kim Crabill)
A new month can trigger a rush of guilt and regret over the things we meant to do and didn’t. And December may be the worst month of all because, in addition to our unfinished tasks from the previous eleven months, we now have a mile-long Christmas to-do list staring at us. I believe God […]
You’re Right – You’re Not Perfect (Jennifer Miller, LPC)
I want you to stop and consider your shortcomings. Sounds like a weird way to start a blog, I know. But it shouldn’t take you very long. We are usually painfully aware of all our flaws and failures. Our inner critic has the list ready to go at a moment’s notice. So here’s your moment’s […]
