If we are honest, prayer doesn’t come naturally or easily. In his book, Letters to Malcom, C.S. Lewis acknowledged that prayer is “irksome.” He went on to note, “We are reluctant to begin. We are delighted to finish.” We will binge watch a television program and stay glued to a sporting event. But we are easily distracted from prayer. This struggle … [Read more...]
Abortion – A Protection for Women?
The New York state assembly voted this week to allow abortions into the third trimester up to the very point of birth. While delegates cheered as the vote was announced, I found myself deeply grieved at such a callous disregard for life and such a raucous celebration of death. Luke’s gospel reminds us again that life begins at conception. Mary was … [Read more...]
Israel Trip, February 2017
I took my first trip to Israel two years ago and it has caused me to read the Scriptures with fresh eyes! We are taking a group February 20 – March 1, 2017 and we would love to have you join us. Boaz Shalgi from Experience Destination Israel (EDI Travel) will be our Israeli guide. I will also be teaching along the way. We will visit the Sea of … [Read more...]
The Power of Perspective
We tend to view things from our own perspective. So when it comes to the wave of racial tensions that have rocked our country in recent weeks, we tend to perceive things in predictable ways. If you are white and live in the suburbs, you are sympathetic to the police officers. If you are a person of color living in the urban center, you are … [Read more...]
Todd DeKryger Memorial Service, March 26
Watch the Memorial Service: Some speakers were mislabeled, so this program may help. Funeral and Visitation Details The funeral service for Todd DeKryger will be held Saturday, March 26 (11am) at Sunshine Community Church (3300 E. Beltline Ave. NE Grand Rapids, MI 49525). A luncheon will be held following at Forest Hills Baptist … [Read more...]
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