Giving Thanks

Some thoughts are worth repeating, so enjoy this letter from Thanksgiving week, 2020. Happy Thanksgiving!   When I was growing up, my grandparents and other extended family were faithful in remembering important days like my birthday, Easter, Thanksgiving,...

The Story Behind

We are pleased to share that our Chick-Fil-A (CFA) “Red Couch” commercial was selected to be featured in “The Story Behind – It’s the Little Things.” The title is “The Story Behind Empty Nester” and it released the last week of October. The Red Couch commercial has...

Read Through the Bible Together in 2024

Let’s Read the Bible Through in 2024 at HRBC!  Our goal is 100 members and friends of HRBC to read the Bible through in 2024.  Will you be one of the 100?  I hope you will join me!  Here is some important data to support this goal . . .  Bible...

Our Need for Connection

During the month of October, we intentionally focused on mental health awareness. We offered four Wednesday evening sessions, each with a special guest practitioner. We covered topics such as mental health and mental illness education; loss and grief in our families;...

The Practice of Self-Examination

What if we were as honest with God as we are with our doctor? How freeing would that be? What healing might be possible within us or in our relationships? This question came to mind after my recent dermatologist appointment and prompted some personal reflection. Maybe...

The Powerful HUG

Hugs speak comfort and connection. During the Covid-19 pandemic, we had to maintain six feet of social distancing. Hugs and handshakes were to be avoided, while we greeted one another with a wave or a fist bump. This season of distancing was really difficult,...