Look Closely

Look Closely

By Pastor Don Schatz Flowers in the Grass  “You are my hiding place and my shield; I hope in your word.” Psalm 119:114   The English Standard Version  Halloween is a contracted form of “All Hallows Eve.”  In the Christian tradition, it is the Eve of All Saints’ Day, November 1, when we celebrate the eternal […]

Choose Joy

Choose Joy

by Desiree Bustamante Choosing joy brings peace to our hearts and declares to the world the goodness and hope found in God. “I prayed to the Lord, and he answered me.      He freed me from all my fears. Those who look to him for help will be radiant with joy;      no […]

Where’s Your Mama?

Where’s Your Mama?

By Katy Mariotti Always Near “And behold I am with you always, to the end of the age.” Matthew 28:20, English Standard Version Living in the forest close to the mountains has its pluses and minuses when it comes to wild life.  Sometimes the bears break into your car (see a previous blog post I […]