The Solution for the “Me Nation”

In America, the ‘me generation’ has proven to be contagious to much of the country until we have become the ‘me nation.’ Our new war cry could easily be, “I want what I want, so get out of my way!” We know what we want on our burgers, on our arugula salads or in our…

Comforted by God

This week as Americans follow the lead of a concerned daughter from Grafton, WV, we remember our mothers and seek to show them honor. Of all the blessings that come from our mothers, the blessing of comfort may be the most appreciated, and if your mother has gone on, the most missed. For believers, the…

Consider It Pure Joy

Was James writing his letter for the sake of a precious 12-year-old girl? “Consider it pure joy, my brothers, whenever you face trials of many kinds, because you know that the testing of your faith develops perseverance” (Ja. 1:2-3). Hundreds gathered in Portland, OR this week for a memorial of a life well lived. Jolene…

What Excites You?

The longer I live in Christ, the more I realize that there are less and less coincidences and more and more ‘God-incidences.’ This Saturday, while visiting with family that was shopping for a new couch, I found myself wandering through a large furniture store filled with countless living room or dining room displays. While allowing…

Blessing Our Children with Discipline

The first thing we think of when disciplining children is spanking. But the word discipline comes from the word for disciple. We long to train our children to want to be as much like Jesus as they can possibly become. Consequently, our Sunday morning alternative class in the multi-purpose room for the spring quarter (April-June)…