I’m asked one question more than any other by listeners: where can I get a reliable source of news? People are frustrated by the bias on all sides. If you’re like me, you just want the straight story and then you want to form your own opinions and take your stand in the political discourse […]
Happy New Year! The day we all get to begin again – again! From turning the page on the calendar to closing the books on the year now passing, this is a time of beginning again. If anyone is in Christ, there is the eternal offer to begin again: The offer of a clean slate, […]
What’s today’s date? The full date? When you said it, did you include the formal label “AD.” Probably not, we only use it on diplomas and legal documents – but it is true that every day we live is AD. AD stands for Anno Domino, or “the year of the Lord.” We use AD […]
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How fun are ugly Christmas sweaters? The more ridiculous, outdated and goofy, the better. We’ve even created entire parties around them. We get a lot of laughter and joy from putting on our Christmas sweaters each year— even if they are falling apart and truly, ridiculously ugly. This year, when you pull yours out of […]
People are searching…for hope, in fear. 2020’s Most Read Bible Verse according to YouVersion Bible app Let’s pause on this for a moment: people are searching for hope. In our lifetime, there has never been a more opportune moment for Christians to share the good, great, life altering, hope giving news of the Gospel. People […]
O come, O come Emmanuel. And ransom captive Israel, That mourns in lonely exile here. Until the Son of God appears. This is a favorite Advent hymn because it focuses our hearts on the reason for the season. For the Christian, the weeks leading up to Christmas are preparation for the arrival of someone much […]
Find a printable version here: Carmen’s family advent What you will need for great family fun (and significant learning) during Advent: A Quarter Several varieties of grapes (or grape flavored items) Smiley sticker A little “surprise” in a brown paper bag (it would be great if were full of gummy fish!) A birthday candle Bell “Goldfish” […]
Reconnect One, with Carmen LaBerge: Thanksgiving is coming! This means, turkey, football, and family. It can also mean drama and arguments and hurt feelings. Here is an idea: rather than fall into our typical patterns of avoidance or attack, prepare our hearts now for potentially difficult conversations. What would it look like if you leaned […]
Here are some resources we have compiled for those currently experiencing sexual abuse or who have experienced sexual abuse. They are also useful resources and tools for people who know someone who is/was abused or wants to educate themselves on sexual abuse. So, let us be praying for all of whom we’ve mentioned and be […]