“October Surprise” has become a typical political phrase used prior to the predetermined November election cycle. The phrase is used more broadly to describe: Many of us remember the…
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My teenage son recently had the opportunity to lead a small Bible study with some friends. In one of his illustrations about gratitude and contentment, he acted out a pretend…
I couldn’t stop thinking about this today. A political figure had posted a short video of him and his wife having fun and enjoying their time at a state dinner…
O – Opportunity Opportunity to experience new sights, sounds, and adventures arrives. October kicks off local fall festivals exhibiting lights, smells, and crafts that only appear this time of year….
Our Sunday School has been anticipating September. We sing “Happy Birthday” each week and hand out a small token of love to each birthday person. In our congregation, September has…
The air is just starting to cool, and most of us are thinking about pumpkins and sweaters – not tinsel and Christmas cards. But before you call me crazy, think…
I developed a “Praying Through Song” workshop for a Women’s Retreat focusing on songs as a method of prayer. Have you ever considered singing songs as a form of prayer?…
A Fresh Start Nothing really changes when December 31st ends and January 1st starts. We might stay up later than usual to celebrate, but after the party, our problems are…
President Trump’s 2025 inauguration ceremony was moved inside the Capitol building because of the cold. With freezing temperatures forecast for Washington DC and even colder temperatures here in Ohio, staying…
Did you know that while we may see the circumstances around us, our eyes may not really be open. There are the physical eyes and there are the spiritual eyes….
My son recently took part in a study of the ancient Jewish holidays – holy days that God had instituted for His people. You probably know some of these –…
You have probably heard the joke or one similar – Is your refrigerator running? Good, because I’ll vote for it. The last few elections in our country have made us…
