Photo by A. McCormick On the edge of town, bordered by cliff face and surrounded by suburbia, is a beautiful hiking trail. A stream runs through pastureland, flowing under wood bridges, over rocks, and lapping against creek beds graced with irises, aspen trees, and pines. It is a sanctuary tucked in the midst of the …
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Holy Moments
Photo by A. Burden A stillness fell over the room. The type of quiet that forces you to take notice. The music played gently in the background and the early morning light cut through the window leaving a shadow across the small wooden table and her favorite cup of tea. The children were clinging to …
Change
Photo by T. Johnson I sat reading a magazine in the lobby of our local hospital, waiting to have my labs drawn. Over the intercom, a page rang out “Code blue emergency room. Pediatrics. Room 1.” I didn’t pay much attention the first time it aired but the second and then the third announcement made …
BREATH OF LIFE
By guest writer Jim Lyons Photo by J. Earle Her name was Mirah. She was four months old. I met her and her family inside a dimly lit bedroom on the second floor of an apartment building on the east side of town. What brought us together that evening was a cry for help - …
Jesus Never Fails
Photo by A. Ramsey Sometimes the discouragement of the day blocks our ability to see God, to recognize that He remains close, even when we can't sense His presence. Take a few minutes to be encouraged by Elevation Worship. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0B_lnQIITxU Do It Again | Official Lyric Video | Elevation Worship The lyrics remind us that …
Uncertain
Photo by J. Towner Our community has experienced wildfires in the past but these are unprecedented times resulting in an unparalleled fire. We are surrounded by fires on three sides, roads are closed, towns burnt to the ground, and people have lost everything - loved ones, pets, homes, possessions. People evacuated to safety in the …