This time of year many of us have a Christmas tree in our house. Some of us have real trees, while others of us have artificial trees. Most will adorn lights and handmade ornaments. While the Christmas tree tradition started within the last few hundred years, evergreen branches have been used...
Joseph - A Man of Honor, Protection and Sacrifice "Joseph, her fiancé, was a good man and did not want to disgrace her publicly, so he decided to break the engagement quietly." Matthew 1:19 After Mary was visited by the angel, she went to see Elizabeth who was in her sixth month...
As we approach the second week of Advent we will pause and focus on the Prince of Peace who came to Earth to give us His peace! Here are a few thoughts from my Advent study this week. Perfect peace comes from knowing the Prince of Peace, being near to Him, and trusting him...
Key Verse: John 1:29Scripture Reading: Matthew 11:1-15 In That's a Great Question, Glenn Pearson writes that some people don’t see Jesus clearly because they view Him through filters. These filters today include agnosticism, atheism, and selective Christian theology, among many more. The...
My name is Chloe. I was rejected by my mother and raised by my grandfather. A major result of that rejection was an untamed youth and a false understanding of love. Although my grandfather was a devout Christian, he could not break down the barriers I built around my heart. Grandpa John passed...
The Hope of LightKey Verse: Isaiah 9:2Scripture Reading: Matthew 4:1-17 A couple of years ago I decided to try teaching an evening class at Ivy Tech during the Spring semester, which runs from January to May. Even though I enjoyed my students in that evening class, I did not enjoy walking to my...
Merry Christmas! Check out the following important news to learn about some family-friendly events for you and your One Life: The Christmas Family Sunday will be in the gym at Bloomington East this Sunday, December 8, during the 9:30 and 11:00 services. This is a great opportunity for...
“So is my word that goes out from my mouth: It will not return to me empty,but will accomplish what I desire and achieve the purpose for which I sent it.” Isa 55:11 (NIV) Read: Psalm 91 It was 1989 and I was stationed at Camp Casey South Korea in the US Army. I was returning off...
Christmas Traditions are important in our family. We have passed down behaviors with special significance for as long as I can remember. It only takes one family member with passion to keep past traditions from becoming extinct. That person was my mother...and her mother before. We love...
The holiday season is around the corner, and we're looking forward to sharing it with you all! So, check out the following important news to learn about upcoming family-friendly events and programs: Sherwood Kids' Pajama Day is this Sunday! Set your clocks back an hour before you go to bed on...
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