Blogs

Time Flies … What Am I Doing?

Written by Susan Scott Smith

“So teach us to number our days, that we may gain a heart of wisdom” (Psalm 90:12). As birthdays, anniversaries, graduations, retirement parties or anniversaries of loved ones’...

“Sorry”: It’s a Hard Word for Kids Too!

Written by Becky Bennett

Giving apologies doesn’t come naturally for any of us. Calvin to Hobbes: “I feel bad that I called Susie names and hurt her feelings. I’m sorry I did it.” Hobbes:...

These Times of Suffering Will End!

Written by Adiel S. Granados

God shows us how suffering will end, and He encourages us to live now in preparation for that happy future world. When I think of suffering, the first verse that comes to my mind is Revelation...

Spiritual Insights via Play-Doh

Written by Andrea West

From time to time we catch a glimpse of what God has done for us. A recent glimpse came to me while I played with my 4-year-old granddaughter and Play-Doh. One of our greatest pleasures since my...

“No” Year’s Resolutions

Written by Cathy Castillano

I chose not to make annual (New Year’s) resolutions because I found a practice that was more effective for me: daily resolutions! Last week, a friend’s 2012 New Year’s resolution...

Meet Your Maker

Written by Joshua Travers

Have you met your Maker yet? Well, now is as good a time as any. Do you feel you really know God? Do you have a strong personal relationship with your Creator? These are important questions to...

You Reap What You Sow

Written by Johnathan Armstrong

The universe is governed by laws, and so are our lives and relationships. An overarching principle applies to them all: cause and effect. If you obey the laws, there are automatic good results. If...

The Welcoming Gift, Part 2

Written by Becky Bennett

Spending time getting to know new people at church services is a special opportunity! We all want our congregations to be warm, friendly and inviting to visitors—those who are traveling...

Discipline: It Sounds Like a Bad Word, but It Can Have Good Fruit!

Written by Todd Carey

Our children won’t believe it, but disciplining them is truly hard on their loving parents. Here’s a look at how determined, consistent, loving discipline can yield the peaceable fruit...