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Year-End Reflection Questions

As you come to the end of one year and the beginning of a new one, what thoughts do you have about the last year? Reflecting on the past year can be a great time to celebrate goals accomplished, areas where you’ve grown, and special memories but also to see areas for improvement in the…

Merry Christmas 2023

To us a child is born

For to us a child is born, to us a son is given, and the government will be on his shoulders. And he will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. (Isaiah 9:6) Whenever I read this verse, my mind immediately goes to the corresponding song in Handel’s magnificent Messiah, one…

Thanksgiving Family

Rejoice in the Lord this Thanksgiving

Colorful leaves, crisp mornings, football, pumpkin spice mania…the signs of the autumn season are all around us this week as we prepare to celebrate Thanksgiving. What a special time to stop and reflect on the many, many ways God has blessed us over the last year. If you’re like most, your year has been marked…