By Ty Andersen-- Since becoming a Christian 32 years ago, I have sought God in an attempt to make sense of the world and how I can fit in The Big Picture. My most recent method of processing the Word of God - consuming it more frequently - has led me on an exhilarating ride that bends my mind...
By Joyce Wachsmuth-- This past week our grandson Caleb, who is nineteen years old, participated in the Half Iron Man Race in Salem, Oregon. The race is a long distance triathlon of 70.3 miles, which includes 1.2 miles of swimming, 56 miles of biking, and 13.1 miles of running. It was...
By Paul Hill-- During the campout of 2019, I was sitting at a table with Wayne and Paulette Williams, and Marilynn Linscheid. Someone proposed that I take the helm of the campout. The previous person had taken on other responsibilities, and announced ending any involvement. I've held numerous...
By Joanie Nutter-- This past year God got my full attention and answered the cry of my heart, which is to have opportunity to share my faith in a practical way with those He reveals to me. In January we were able to respond to the need of a young woman who was in a difficult situation...
By Lee Sellick-- Do you see clearly? Wearing glasses is relatively new for me. What I notice most are the smudges and scratches, not the subject of my interest in the distance! I am distracted. My focus is shortened to the bridge of my nose. Talk about short sighted! “Now...
By Lou Snyder-- James 1:12 “Blessed is the man who perseveres under trial, because when he has stood the test, he will receive the crown of life that God has promised to those who love Him.” Being a follower of Christ since I was young, I have been aware of the many promises God...
By Dick Middlebrooks-- This note is a big PRAISE focused on our stewardship as a church. We are such a wonderfully generous church! We give in so many ways: our tithes for the operations of the church for our ministry locally and to our Global Partners for our worldwide ministry. We have our...
By Troy Ready-- I will never forget the joy of anticipating becoming a father as we waited for the arrival of our first son, Myles, in 2008. No doubt, there is much wisdom in God’s creative design to give nine months of “prep time” before life gets completely flipped...
By Angelo Ramella-- I have been thinking a lot about how stories are so much a part of our everyday lives. Just explore briefly in thought about how telling a story or hearing someone else’s story is such a frequent part of life. Of foremost importance and divinely impactful is...
By Jane Lewis-- Greetings, in the powerful name of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ! Wow! “In the powerful name of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.” Can we really comprehend the depth of that expression? Can we really comprehend the personal and intimate love our Creator...