by Lilly Lewin This past weekend was our first taste of Fall here in Tennessee. The 90 degree weather finally broke with a weekend of rain and a fresh breath…
By Lilly Lewin The season of Advent is here and we are also preparing for Christmas. We are decorating trees and homes with festive lights and greenery. We get…
Lynne Baab — Lynne Baab’s book, The Power of Listening: Building Skills for Mission and Ministry , focuses on the many ways listening undergirds congregational life. She discusses many obstacles to…
Andy Wade – Keep on loving each other as brothers and sisters. Don’t forget to show hospitality to strangers, for some who have done this have entertained angels without realizing…
by Jenneth Graser Bethlehem We seek a filler like a chocolate cake with a hidden mousse centre. It delivers a bang on the tastebuds riding an endorphin roller coaster…
by Rev. Jeannie Kendall One day this summer I was waiting to speak to one of our volunteer receptionists, but it was clear there would be a slight delay. Unthinkingly,…
by Cynthia Helton — Resting in Chaos, the theme from last week, is meant to help us all focus on better preparing ourselves for the celebration of the coming of Christ – rather…
Andy Wade — Resting in chaos is never easy. Chaos either pushes me into action or drives me into isolation. What I should do is turn my face toward God.…
