by Anna Haiar When the Prize is Far Away “I press on toward the goal for the prize of the upward call of God in Christ Jesus.” Philippians 3:14, English Standard Version This past Saturday, our middle son scored his first goal during a competitive soccer game. You might think this isn’t a big deal, […]
By Pastor Don Schatz Strength for the Day “…but those who wait for the LORD shall renew their strength, they shall mount up with wings like eagles,” Isaiah 40:31 New Revised Standard Version Toward the end of The Hobbit, Bilbo shouts, “The eagles! The eagles are coming!” It was good news. It would not be the only […]
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 […]