Grief Turned to Joy

The Bitter Taste Written by Pastor Steve Nickodemus. You can listen to today’s devotion by clicking on this SoundCloud link. “You will grieve, but your grief will turn to joy.” John 16:20b Here is a picture of my grandson, Jacob, drinking “Lithia water” in Ashland, Oregon. This naturally occurring mineral water packs quite a bitter taste, […]

A Bitter Taste

A Bitter Taste

by Rev Steve Nickodemus Bitterness turned to Joy. You can listen to today’s devotion by clicking on this SoundCloud link. “Don’t call me Naomi,” she told them.  “Call me Mara, because the Almighty has made my life very bitter.” Ruth 1:20 This is a picture of my grandson sampling “lithia water” in Ashland, Oregon.  Lithia […]

Spiritual Fitness: Sent Forth

Spiritual Fitness: Sent Forth

by Victoria Heinecke Jesus Christ is the same yesterday, today, and forever. You can listen to today’s devotion by clicking on this SoundCloud link.  “Let not your hearts be troubled…” John 14:1 English Standard Version This week I began my sixth decade of the time God has ordained for me on Earth, and there’s one […]