The “living of these days” for me as your pastor has been quite different than any of us probably imagined it would be at the beginning of this year. Never would I have imagined that we wouldn’t be able to … Continue reading
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
Incoming deacon Troy Burden shared these words with the deacon body last night in our first meeting of the year, and they were so meaningful to us that we wanted to share them with the rest of the Highland family: … 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
The phrase “for the living of these days” originated in Harry Emerson Fosdick’s beloved hymn “God of Grace and God of Glory,” which he penned in 1930. Here is verse 2: Lo! The hosts of evil round us scorn … 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
“When is the school year over?” was the first question out of his mouth on Monday morning. Here’s the harsh truth: we are only five days into school. “May,” I answered. He pulled his comforter over his head with a … Continue reading
Renee originally shared this story with our families with children a little over a week ago in our weekly family e-newsletter, but it seems that in this week of treading new paths, it still very much applies. It is updated … Continue reading
This week, I have had the opportunity reflect on our youth at Highland and how they each live into this core value we share: “We value all people, not in spite of, but precisely because of all that makes each one unique.” … Continue reading