The Parable of the Sowers
Written by Michael Manthe When I first wrote this devotion, it was initially meant for children. I had four covered containers with slits at the top, and I gave each child four seeds and asked them to plant a seed … Continue reading The Parable of the Sowers
Rich and Redeemed
Written by Katherine Manthe With the beginning of a new year upon us, I’ve been thinking a lot about how I want to start 2020. I’ve decided I want to begin strong and well organized, so I bought a planner. … Continue reading Rich and Redeemed
Our Father
Written by Drew Naumann Matthew 6:9a “Pray, then, in this way: ‘Our Father who is in heaven” I am not a father. But I have a father. And I have a Father. And I have a friend who is a … Continue reading Our Father
Really?
Written by Drew Naumann Then He said to them, “O foolish ones, and slow of heart to believe in all that the prophets have spoken! Ought not the Christ to have suffered these things and to enter into His glory?” … Continue reading Really?
Running our Race
I hate running. I am currently writing this article in Spring, and it seems that it is officially “running season”. Marathons, half-marathons, 5ks, color runs, mud runs, warrior races and fun runs seem to be going on everywhere. It is … Continue reading Running our Race
The Narrow Path
Written by Drew Naumann Psalm 94:18-19 If I say, “My foot slips,”Your mercy, O Lord, will hold me up. In the multitude of my anxieties within me, Your comforts delight my soul. Two summers ago, I was blessed with the … Continue reading The Narrow Path
Insufficient Hope
Written by Timothy Schaser In two very different situations last year I used the word “hope”. The first time was a fleeting thought on my way to work on a Friday morning: “I hope someone brought donuts in today.” The … Continue reading Insufficient Hope
Eager to Learn
Written by Sam Lisak As a young kid, I always thought that being a pastor would be one of the hardest jobs. Obviously being a pastor is no easy task with all the work that goes into tending to a … Continue reading Eager to Learn
On the Sinner’s Quest for Relevancy
Written by Pastor Chad Seybt For I say, through the grace given to me, to everyone who is among you, not to think of himself more highly than he ought to think, but to think soberly, as God has dealt to … Continue reading On the Sinner’s Quest for Relevancy
Absent from God
Written by Katherine Manthe A few weeks ago, I was pretty busy. I had been putting in long hours at work, scrambling to finish assignments on time, make it to classes, church, and a sibling volleyball or soccer game here … Continue reading Absent from God