Hope in a New Year
- December 27, 2023
- by
- James Harris
Have you ever heard the song “Same Old Lang Syne” by Dan Fogelberg? You probably have. Every Christmas season it comes on the radio...
Year End Giving
- December 27, 2023
- by
- Ivan Moore
When is a good time to talk about giving? Now that I’ve not only been attending church, but have worked for the church for...
ChristMAS
- December 24, 2023
- by
- Ned Erickson
Heading north on Highway 21 near Elkin, you will pass what our family most affectionately calls “The Goldilocks Church.” There’s Baby Bear, a Teenie...
Joseph, Did You Know?
- December 21, 2023
- by
- Heather Moore
Much has been made about the wise men coming to visit young Jesus. They have a Christmas carol devoted to their story (We Three...
A Thrill of Hope
- December 18, 2023
- by
- Jessica Fields
“A thrill of hope, the weary world rejoices
For yonder breaks, a new and glorious morn”
What a timeless carol! When in all...
This Christmas Gift
- December 18, 2023
- by
- Guest Writer
It was the deepest silence I’ve ever experienced as I parked a few feet from my father’s grave. The calmness felt sacrosanct.The silence invited me in,...
The Trial of Barabbas
- April 03, 2023
- by
- Tatum Fishel
If you missed it, click HERE, for a brief narrative podcast of the events of Jesus’ trial.
All of cosmic time points to Jesus’ last...
What Happened in the Garden
- April 03, 2023
- by
- Guest Writer
Open on a well-worn, mountainside path. The day was warm, but an unseasonal chill now fills the air. Two adult friends obligatorily...
One Last Passover: Jesus Prepares the Table
- March 20, 2023
- by
- Chris Lawson
Jesus was a Jew. He had grown up celebrating the Passover and reciting the story of the Exodus. Now, one final time, he celebrates...
The Triumphal Entry: An Announcement for the Ages
- March 13, 2023
- by
- Ashlee Johnson
On Palm Sunday Christians around the world celebrate Jesus’ arrival in Jerusalem just a few days before he was crucified. Here are a few...