Do We Have to Read our Bible Daily?
Author: Blake Long One of the most important spiritual disciplines—if not the most important—is that of reading Scripture. The Bible is God’s Word, and tells us everything we need to know for…
On Being Single
Overcoming the Desire for Isolation and Withdrawal
At our March First Friday gathering, our teaching focused on the importance and benefits of cultivating and maintaining meaningful connections while navigating life as a single. As our guiding scripture…
Finding Contentment and Purpose in your Singleness
At our February First Friday event (which took place on Valentine’s Day), I had the opportunity to interview a panel of 4 members of our Single Adult Ministries community. Each…
Happy Valentines Day. Single or not, God loves you.
Ugh. Valentine’s Day. Hated it when I was single, don’t like it much better married. I am one of those staunch haters, who can soap box about a Hallmark holiday…
10 Things You May (or may not) Have Been Wondering About Single Adult Ministries
In case you haven’t heard it from me yet, Happy New Year! Though, as usual, a lot has been going on since we veered into 2025, I can hardly believe…
An Atheist, a Believer, and a Struggler
Here’s what I’ve been thinking about. I’m sure I’ve mentioned that a few years back we moved from California, from North Coast, from Life Groups, from Community to a relatively…
Now just wait a minute!
When I absolutely have no idea for this blog, I randomly search the internet for inspiration and come up with something to repost. But other times, something in my own…
I’m Just Going to Like Myself
Good grief, it’s December 31st. So, this is a strategy I’m trying, and I’m posting it here to maybe give you thoughts on revisiting the idea of new year resolutions.…
Did ya’ notice?
Did ya’ notice? We skipped the newsletter on Dec. 13th, and this newsletter is a few days late. I’m curious, did you notice we were missing? Sometimes, it is easy…
Talk to Me Like a Five-Year-Old
The winds are blowing. There are first snows falling around the Country and the temperature has certainly dropped. It’s December. December is such an interesting time. It is so very…