Beginning the Year in God’s Word

On January 2, my devotional reading included this thought from the author: “If churches could only do one thing to help people at all levels of spiritual maturity grow in their relationship with Christ their choice is clear: they would inspire,...

Small Steps Toward a Flourishing Life

Have you ever made resolutions in January only to be frustrated by February? If so, you’re not alone. In fact, the second Friday in January is informally known as “Quitter’s Day.” One source states that the average resolution lasts 3.74 months. January invites talk of...

The Heavens Declare… and Point Us to Jesus

When Scripture tells us that “the heavens declare the glory of God,” it is more than poetic beauty. It is testimony. It is promise. It is revelation. From the earliest pages of Scripture, God has used the sky to proclaim His faithfulness and His...

Covered in Grace

As I write this, a steady snowfall is drifting past the window of my study here at church. The playground outside — usually filled with the joyful noise of our CDC kids — is being covered with a soft, growing blanket of white. Nearby rooftops, vehicles, sidewalks, and...