Pause. Breathe. Reflect.

Apr 8, 2021 | Staff Blog

Pause. Breathe. Reflect.Claire McGowan As we find ourselves entering a new season, it seems essential to reflect on the last year and also spend a little time thinking about what lies ahead. Every year we are gifted with the opportunity to recharge over winter and...

A Word and a Note on Prayer

Mar 16, 2021 | Staff Blog

A Word and a Note on PrayerSuzanne Cain  If the only prayer you said was thank you, that would be enough. ~ Meister Eckhart  It is better in prayer to have a heart without words than words without heart. ~ Mahatma Gandhi  Let gratitude be the pillow...

Science

Mar 3, 2021 | Staff Blog

ScienceChris Ellis I grew up with a worldview that was skeptical of science. I was (unintentionally?) taught that science and faith were in opposition. Science was the real enemy because they sought to disprove the existence of God and undermine faith because they...

Snow and Ash

Feb 16, 2021 | Staff Blog

Snow and AshBrittany Stillwell It’s hard to think about ash when the world is covered in snow. This Kentucky girl is used to a couple good snows a winter and still, when it snows, I am overcome with this overwhelming urgency, “Make the most of it! This is a gift!” I...

Perfect Love

Feb 2, 2021 | Staff Blog

Perfect LovePreston Clegg There is no fear in love.  But perfect love casts out fear.  I John 4.18  Fear is a powerful short-term motivator.  It appeals to our most basic instincts, and it triggers the most reflexual parts of our humanity. ...

Advent Calendar (on Xmas Eve)

Dec 24, 2020 | Staff Blog

Advent Calendar (on Xmas Eve)Andy Black As we entered this year’s Advent season I came across a poem that stuck with me. (I admit that I was first drawn to it mainly because it provided an opportunity to use some photos from around Lake Nixon.) This poem focuses on...

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