Several weeks ago, Travis and I had the opportunity to lead worship at HSHC’s new home, First Presbyterian Church in Wooster, Ohio. After the service, as we were greeting people, one of the congregants gave us a super soft, creamy…
Stopping to Listen – I don’t know about you, but it is easy for me to think of hearing as a passive act. However, deep listening often requires us to be intentionally still, which is definitely not easy for me!…
Sensing Shalom Through Refocusing Our Lens In our current rhythm of life these days, many of us find ourselves moving quickly from one responsibility to the next. Over time, this pace can quietly draw us away from our own bodies….
Little Plant, Big Lessons “What’s the point? It isn’t going to amount to anything. So I’m not going to get my hopes up. But at the same time, I feel called to tend to it, because who knows what will…
“I have said these things to you so that my joy may be in you and that your joy may be complete.” – John 15:11 (NRSVUE) “Dad, why does she give us raspberries?” asked a 4 year old in our…
Hospitality: An Industry or an Act of Discipleship? “Let mutual affection continue. Do not neglect to show hospitality to strangers, for by doing that some have entertained angels without knowing it.” – Hebrews 13:1-2 (NRSVUE) Firm, yet slightly soft to…
It was 4 o’clock in the morning, and there I was, lying awake in bed. Since I though my chances of falling back asleep were slim to none, and I had told myself I had to stay in bed at…
Yes, we know it is only January; however, Travis and I are already planning for, and are excited about, this year’s Summer Series, titles “Common Discipleship: Living Out Our Faith in Daily Life.” Like last year, in addition to this…
Trampled Carrots and Faithful Growth Scripture: Galatians 1:10 – “Am I now seeking human approval or God’s approval? Or am I trying to please people? If I were still pleasing people, I would not be a servant of Christ.” (NRSVUE)…
Well Enough It is not much to look at! The once-vivid display of color is now washed out. Many of the blooms are spent, and the aging tomato vines struggle to hold their fruit. In many instances, things have literally…
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