I am so excited to share this precious family photo with you. My daughter crafted this list on her chalkboard when she was in the first grade and just learning to write. It lists everything for which she gives thanks. … Continue reading
Google is so thoughtful and yes, I write these words with just a touch of sarcasm along with a smile. Exactly one year ago, I had the assignment of writing this article for the newsletter. I took the opportunity to … Continue reading
This fall, I have been slowly making my way through Maya Angelou: The Complete Poetry compiled by Random House. Her words comfort, shock, delight, and disrupt. For our life together, I offer the concluding lines of “A Brave and Startling … Continue reading
In her book, Grateful: The Subversive Practice of Giving Thanks, Diana Butler Bass wrote that gratitude “gives us new perspectives on our lives. It stretches through our experiences—past, present, and future—creating a fabric of appreciation and awareness that forms the … Continue reading
As we continue through this season at Highland where Freedom in Generosity is our focus, I find myself reflecting more and more on the quote by Maya Angelou from the front cover of our Commitment card, “I have found that … Continue reading
Have you ever noticed that “The world of the generous gets larger and larger; the world of the stingy gets smaller and smaller. The one who blesses others is abundantly blessed; those who help others are helped.” Proverbs 11:24-25 If … Continue reading
Good morning. I’m Vicki Runnion, and I’ve been asked to share with you why I support Highland financially, and I’m happy to do that. I’ve been a member of Highland for about 6 years. It’s my intention that Highland will … Continue reading
Good morning, everyone! My name is Cheryl Priddy. I’ve attended Highland for about 6 years and been a member several years less than that. I started attending the 8:30 service as I searched for a new church home. My former … Continue reading
Good morning, everyone! My name is Cheryl Priddy. I’ve attended Highland for about 6 years and been a member several years less than that. I started attending the 8:30 service as I searched for a new church home. My former … Continue reading
I have had the privilege of preaching each Friday this month and look forward to the full weekend with each of you in worship this Sunday. I resist the othering of Friday evening and Sunday morning from one another, so … Continue reading