Time For a Devotional Break: Exiled, Not Homeless
Anyone watching the news this week could not avoid photos and videos depicting horrific scenes of war. Following the initial devastation were...
Time to Take a Devotional Break: “CHOOSE-YOUR-OWN-ADVENTURE” LIVING
During the 1970s, a game called THE OREGON TRAIL presented the opportunity to experience challenges on an imaginary journey across early America....
A Joyful Noise: Which Day?
Hello, everyone. My name is Chet Baumgartner … and I’m a digital hoarder.
Now everyone, say hello back. This...
A Joyful Noise: Love Like a Priest
In six days, Jesus will die.
In eight days, He will rise.
To this day, He...
A Joyful Noise: A Holy New Year
I sometimes wonder what people discard first: Their Christmas trees or New Year’s resolutions.
Arguably, both symbolize the joys...
A Joyful Noise: What is Truth?
Secure in his palace and fortress, Pilate looked at the prisoner in front of him. The ever-growing mob that had simmered in...
Time For a Devotional Break: “No” Men In a “Yes” Men World
According to multiple definitions online, a “YES” MAN is one who agrees with whatever opinion is held by those around him, especially...
A Joyful Noise: Looking for the King
In the 12th century, a German bishop introduced his world to Prester John, a “king and priest … who lives … in...
Time to Take a Devotional Break: The Weight of Glory
Imagine someone walking up to you and offering to give you one million dollars, no strings (or taxes) attached. What would you...
A Joyful Noise: Praise for the Pastor
When the Apostle Paul wrote to his protégé, Timothy, he told him to count those who “labor in word and doctrine” worthy...