I was recently at my favorite local coffee shop when something unfortunate happened – a friend of mine lost her car keys. For probably 15-20 minutes this created no small stir at the shop as several people did what they could to locate the keys. I continued working away at my little table expecting they would soon be found. No such reports materialized. My friend … Continue reading How to Find Your Lost Keys
Our world is full of traditions. Some are common, like celebrating birthdays and anniversaries, and others more personal or cultural. As Christians, we’re part of the family of God, and one of the most important traditions He gave us is the Lord’s Supper. This sacred meal must never become a mere ritual. To appreciate it rightly, we need to understand its meaning power, and the … Continue reading Given for You: The Wonder of the Lord’s Supper
“I heard the bells on Christmas day Their old, familiar carols play, And mild and sweet The words repeat Of Peace on earth, goodwill to men.” The opening stanza from this famous poem by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow strike a cord in us because there is a universal longing for peace on earth. We feel the world’s brokenness. Look at the wars, the corruption, and the … Continue reading The Coming Prince of Peace
Shepherd the Flock 