December 2, 2012

Advent: The Birth of Hope In “The Chronicles of Narnia” C.S. Lewis writes about a single bright lamppost that braves the elements and lights the entrance to Narnia. The light shines bright and steadfast, even though there is a “100 year...

November 11, 2012

Filled with God-Given Courage Monday is Veterans Day. We honor the men and women who have served in the Armed Services and consider their dedication and courage. This Sunday, we are going to consider the dedication and courage of another group of people as well....

October 28, 2012

Stealing and Gossip The 7th (“You shall not steal”) and 8th Commandments (“You shall not bear false witness”) are related in that both have to do with being honest and telling the truth. We are dishonest when we steal, lie, cheat, or take...

October 21, 2012

“The Gift of Marriage” No video is available for this service. A granddaughter was spending the weekend with her Grandma and asked, “Grandma, how old are you?” Her grandmother said, “Sweetie, you don’t ever ask a lady how old she is.” She...

October 14, 2012

“Creating a Culture of Honor” This week our focus will be on Exodus 20:12, the commandment about honoring our parents. I have been thinking a lot of this commandment as our family comes around my grandmother more intentionally.  She entered a nursing home...