Our Frustration of Seeing Grace

Our Frustration of Seeing Grace

by Pastor Douglas Brauner It’s Difficult to See Grace. (If you haven’t had the opportunity to read yesterday’s devotion by Pastor Don Schatz, I would suggest you do as prep for this devotion. Here is the link to his devotion: Grace.) The scar on this tree is obvious; it dominates our attention. As much as […]

The Power of Our Prayers

The Power of Our Prayers

by Desiree Bustamante Our prayers are more powerful than we imagine. “After the believers prayed, the place where they were meeting shook. They were all filled with the Holy Spirit, and they continued to speak God’s message without fear.” Acts 4:31 Easy-to-Read Version American White Pelicans migrate each spring to their breeding grounds across the […]

Not the Way It’s Supposed to Be

Not the Way It’s Supposed to Be

By Pastor Don Schatz We Are Not Alone   “We know that the whole creation has been groaning in labor pains until now; and not only the creation, but we ourselves, who have the first fruits of the Spirit, groan inwardly while we wait for adoption, the redemption of our bodies. For in hope we […]