Growing up, I went to a small fundamental Baptist church. The preacher preached “what God laid on his heart” for that Sunday. The music director picked hymns that were requested by members, or just because they were favorites, or maybe … Continue reading →

Isolation, disconnected, quarantined, distanced, alone… these words are commonly used today to describe what we’ve experienced due to COVID-19. They also describe what those marginalized by society have experienced for centuries. Society continues to marginalize groups of people, due to … Continue reading →

In this time when many of us are not inside the walls of the church, I often wonder what it is my offering goes toward. Why is it important that I give? In early August, my grandfather passed away, and … Continue reading →

Am I forgetting something? Actually, yes I am. A covid-19 older patient on a ventilator said what he missed most is the touch and hugs from family members, even their presence. For me, it’s the touch and presence with my … Continue reading →