The large choir room echoed with the sound of praise. Worship had begun with voices raised in song and ended with hearts overflowing. The silence was filled with a sense of His abiding presence. Amanda, one of our Music Ministers, prayed over us and then finished with these words: “God…
Read moreHave you ever noticed when things are going well we feel elated? Then as soon as hardships come we sink into despair. I find that my emotions are like a roller coaster. They go up and down according to what is going on in my life. But true joy exceeds…
Read moreWorry, anxiety, stress …these words seem all too familiar lately. The news is filled with uncertainty: The changing economy Increased number of home foreclosures A halt on the sale of foreclosed homes The ups and downs of the stock market Political elections and promises made Increasing health care costs What…
Read moreHave you noticed the beauty of fall lately? In Iowa, the leaves have become, almost overnight, a brilliant palette of golds, reds, oranges, and shades of green. And, it has happened in a “blink of an eye.” In fact, some trees are already completely bare- leaves turned, died and fallen…
Read moreThe son of God came down to this earth and became a regular Joe by choice. He didn’t come down and choose to live in the biggest and nicest home, own many, fine and expensive possessions and have a high & powerful title or rank. He was just a carpenter…He…
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