By Sandi McReynolds “Thank you, I think, but what exactly does that mean?” The next few moments were a comical effort by this group of younger women I love trying to dig themselves out of the hole they’d so innocently dug themselves into. It was meant as a compliment, but let’s face it, if someone […]
By Karen O’Connor During the 100th anniversary year of the National Park Service (2016) I enjoyed an 18-day road trip visiting some of the national parks in the western states. Not only was the adventure filled with spectacular sights—from Mount Rushmore to Yellowstone, Bryce, Zion, Teton, and the Grand Canyon—but it also inspired me to […]
By David Faust Sometimes the far country seemed like a dream. And so did the feast his father had thrown long ago, with all the music and dancing, the happy tears and hugs, the overwhelming feeling of relief and hope. Now it was but a fading memory. Back then his family gave him a nickname: […]
By David Faust These questions coordinate with Engage Your Faith and This Week with the Word. Sunday School Lesson Text: Joel 2:12-13, 18-19, 28-32 1. In what way do you personally need to “return to the Lord your God” (Joel 2:13)? 2. How is your life different today because of the fact that God is […]
By Mark Scott God’s love is perfect, great, and matchless (the subjects of the former three lessons). But because humans are involved, God’s love must also be restorative. David Brymer sings a worship song entitled “Restoration.” The people during the time of the prophet Joel would have liked that song. Regardless of when the book […]
