Let Us Go Out to Him

A Reflection on Ash Wednesday

“Under the old system, the high priest brought the blood of animals into the Holy Place as a sacrifice for sin, and the bodies of the animals were burned outside the camp. So also Jesus suffered and died outside the city gates to make his people holy by means of his own blood. So let us […]

All We Are is Dust*

... and Why That's a Good Thing!

All We Are Is Dust and Why That's a Good Thing

Have you ever had — or do you have now — a boss or a teacher or a family member that you just can’t please? No matter what you do, it’s never enough. You can’t ever seem to meet their standards or make them happy. It feels like you’re always falling short, messing up, making mistakes. […]

5 Things You Can Do to Have a Happier (Less-Stressed) Holiday

Five Things You Can Do to Have a Happier Less-Stressed Holiday by Christin Ditchfield

This time of year, it’s easy to feel more stressed than blessed — overwhelmed by all the extra commitments and responsibilities. Anxious, hassled, frazzled. It’s true that some things are out of our control… life happens, even at the holidays. Maybe even especially at the holidays. But there are some things you can do to […]