By Dean Lusk One idea about which I seem to disagree with many brothers and sisters is that when something tragic happens, "God had a reason for it." Many people have discussed this at length, and I don't particularly want to change anyone's opinion (although a wrong idea of this can severely un…

A few weeks ago I predicted that our little raspberry patch would produce a bumper crop this summer. I was right. We’ve picked berries just three times so far, and we have four-and-a-half pints of raspberry jam to show for it. Between what I picked last evening and what’s still in the freezer, I’ll…

Nehemiah 4:1-23 - Building the Church -- Learning how to trust God! By Pastor Lee Hemen May 29, 2011 AM Why is it that some of us seem to face more opposition in life than others? Perhaps it is because of our circumstances, the results of our choices, or could there be another dynamic at work in ou…

In September 2008, I caught what I thought was a cold that ended up being a severe bout of bronchitis. Between college, working one job and having another one lined up, my immune system was at a breaking point. I worked until my asthma flare ups and body breakdowns got the best of me. Then in Oc…

Having a bad day? Is your bracket busted now that your favorite team is out of the NCAA tournament? Rain got you down? Well this story is bound to make you smile. And maybe even tear up.