‘Salute the Dawn’

Retired pastor John E. Harnish wonders how we continue to live abundantly and hold fast to our faith in Christ as age or health problems impact us.

Wisdom for living in these times

“We don’t choose the times; the times choose us,” says the Rev. Jack Harnish. However, we can at all times “strive to live and work for the kingdom of God.”

Webinars re-imagine faith formation

As we emerge into the post-pandemic world, we can begin planning for the future of faith formation in our local churches.

Now is the time for some new beginnings

The Bible says that great beginnings don’t just happen. Here are examples of how pastors and laity have partnered with God to do the cultivation needed to nurture new life.

At least show up

She wanted to give up. Then, as a freshman in high school, someone convinced Patricia that an important first step is to “at least show up.” Now she dances.

A psalm and a blessing

Psalm 139 helps Chaplain Jan Johnson express her experience blessing families in the “COVID-19 wilderness” of Mercy Hospital in Muskegon.

On the road toward change

A dead-end road taught the Rev. Glenn Wagner “an important lesson about myself and about human nature in general that I never forgot.”

Feeling the holiday tension

Family gatherings and traditions can sometimes cause tension. This pastor reminds us that Jesus was not without family baggage himself.

Grandparenting is grand indeed!

Now in a new role of “Poppa,” the Rev. Glenn Wagner takes a practical and biblical look at what it means to join the ranks of the 70 million people… Continue Reading Grandparenting is grand indeed!

Are you racing through life?

Indy pastor, Rob Fuquay, knows racing. He shares daily signals God provides during our fast-paced lives. Readers! Start your engines !