It’s not over

Posted by Jeff Olson on May 26, 2011

The other day I was listening to an interview Chuck Colson (founder of Prison Fellowship) gave in my neck of the woods…Grand Rapids, Michigan. In that interview he talked about how decades later he is still stunned by how God has taken his broken life and used it to start of a movement... Read More

John Rich

Posted by Allison Stevens on May 23, 2011

John Rich, country singer and winner of the Celebrity Apprentice was asked how he won so much money for his charity, St Jude’s hospital.  He replied, “Because I’m at my best when I’m working for something bigger than me.”

He was 100% committed to what he referred to as his... Read More

If people really knew this about me…

Posted by Jeff Olson on May 12, 2011

I have a friend who currently struggles with going to church. He wants to worship and hang out with fellow Christians,  but he’s afraid. He fears that Christians will shun him if they really knew the sexual sin he’s been involved in. There are days he”s not even sure God wants... Read More

Distracted much?

Posted by Allison Stevens on May 9, 2011

Many children are labeled as lazy and disobedient. They don’t listen, follow directions, or seem to care about schoolwork or chores at home. Sometimes they seem like they’re in a different world. Some children that fit this description will go on to overcome these labels, but others will turn... Read More

Listening or Labeling?

Posted by Tim Jackson on May 6, 2011

You don’t need to live very long before you find someone that you disagree with. We all have a lot of different opinions about a lot of things . . .

from the clothes you wear,

to the car you drive,

the coffee you drink,

the music you prefer,Read More

Hot Water Bottles & God’s Faithfulness

Posted by Jeff Olson on May 5, 2011

In his book, Kingdom Triangle, J. P. Moreland records the incredibly true story about a medical missionary and a hot water bottle. It’s a bit long, but it’s worth having a look.

Dr. Helen Roseveare, who was serving as a missionary in Zaire, Africa, once helped a... Read More

8th grade graduation speech

Posted by Allison Stevens on May 2, 2011

I was asked to speak at my daughter’s 8th grade graduation from junior high youth group to senior high.  This is a bit long, but I thought I’d post it.  Add more thoughts if you’d like.

Hi, my name is Allison. I want to say a few things to encourage you 8th graders... Read More