Musings

By Victoria Ostrosky We all know about King David. The shepherd who became King and defeated Goliath with a single stone. He also left behind the most beloved psalms in mankind’s history.  He was described as a ‘man after God’s own heart’ for a reason. He endured much heartache and...

By Kirk McCarley The notion of traveling through time has long captivated my imagination.  From the Jay Ward produced cartoons that introduced us to historian canine, Peabody, and his pupil, Sherman, to the more sophisticated drama of fictional time travelers, Tony Newman and Doug Phillips from the Time Tunnel TV...

By Stephenie Craig You’re back to a new year with resolutions to overhaul areas of life. Maybe you’re back to the gym or back to morning practices or back to church, crossing your fingers you can keep it going longer than last year. While the idea of positive life change is...

By Rev. Pete Hyde The old car rolled to a slow stop at a bleak and abandoned intersection in the “middle of nowhere.”  The dust from the dirt road boiled up around the car as the driver looked down at his quickly scribbled instructions.  Had he come four miles or...

By Michael McManus, LCSW "365 Thank Yous" by John Kralik is a heartfelt and inspiring memoir that illustrates the transformative power of gratitude. In this uplifting book, Kralik recounts his personal journey during a particularly challenging time in his life, where he decides to write a thank-you note every day...

By Sean Dietrich The Third Day of Christmas. My three French hens must have gotten lost in the mail. The weather was a stolid 34 degrees. The water in the dog bowls was stone. The sun was out. Waffle House was warm and inviting. The parking lot was mostly empty except...

By Victoria Ostrosky In June of 2004, Holli Detweiler checked into the hospital for an outpatient procedure.  Her anxiety level was high because her dad had died after being put under anesthetic for an outpatient procedure years before.  But she went ahead with her appointment because she needed to know...

By Rev. Pete Hyde Just a few more days until Christmas. Just a few more days to get in the spirit of the secular celebration.  Just a few more days to make those final travel plans.  Just a few more days.  It’s on the news.  It’s in all the commercials. ...

By Kirk McCarley Have you ever been told you had a unique skill or talent and were then challenged to do something with it?  Perhaps it had something to do with a business or enterprise.  “You should try opening up a boutique.”  Maybe it had to do with a craft. ...

By Victoria Ostrosky Tragedy is always an unwelcome visitor.  Typically unexpected, and not requested; but often the catalyst for experiencing an intimate, soul-changing participation in God’s infinite love.  All through the Bible – both the Old and New Testaments, God continuously reveals His love, His desire for relationship and His...