In the past, the day after Christmas was one of my least favorite days of the year. My feelings had less to do with saying goodbye to the “hap-happiest season of all” and more to do with how I lived the weeks leading up to Christmas Day. I’m ashamed to say that during these years,…
There’s a growing pile of presents under your tree, but what if someone informed you that you had a far greater treasure hidden in your home or backyard? Wouldn’t you search for it? And keep searching until you found it? Consider Proverbs 2:3-5 (ESV): “If you call out for insight and raise your voice for understanding, if…
The Elder Care Community Council and the SGI United Methodist Church Coffee House Concerts present singer-songwriter Pierce Pettis on Saturday, Dec. 7 at 2 p.m. ET at the Holy Family Senior Center. After a lifetime of crafting finely-wrought, heart-touching songs, Pettis feels that he’s finally found his comfort zone. “The biggest change has been getting…
Have you begun praying for your husband or wife and gotten sidetracked into telling God all the ways they irritate you? Before you know it, rather than standing in the gap for your spouse, you’re sitting in judgment against them. Each time I “pray” this way, my heart for Bert becomes less soft and warm…
If you wrote down what you’re most thankful for, you could likely create a top 10 list. But what if you drilled deep into your soul? Would you rewrite your list and put mercy at or near the top? Let’s suppose you cheated on your boyfriend or girlfriend, stole money from your roommate’s wallet or…
Do you get excited seeing all the candles on your birthday cake? Or do the growing number of candles feel more like a combustible reminder that you ain’t as young as you once were? Are you feeling old? Less purposeful? Several years ago, I read a Bible verse that helps me see my life in…
If your life and relationships were decided at the voting booth, would your family want you to run for another term – or would they vote you out? Would your boss cast his or her vote to keep funding your position? Would your neighbors petition to have your property line rezoned? Anyone can make a…
On Dec. 7, 1941, Marie and Georges Schneider and their three teenage sons gathered around their new RCA radio, tapping their toes and slapping their knees to the big band sound of Sammy Kaye. A shocking announcement interrupted the program – and their lives. “President Roosevelt said in a statement today that the Japanese have…
When we invest our time and skills in our jobs, we expect fair wages at the end of the pay period. What about the hours and energy we invest in our sins? Do we expect a fair wage for this too? Or would you rather change the subject? I understand, but I hope you’ll stay with me…
At a community-wide prayer service Oct. 17 at Redemption Point – Eastpoint Church of God, the Franklin County Republican Party joined in praying for fair elections, for the county and for defeat of Issues 3 and 4, which call for placing in the Florida constitution the right to an abortion and for use of recreational…
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