In October of 1929, the most devastating stock market crash in U.S. history occurred. People hurried to banks to withdraw their funds, causing banks to fail due to the high demand, which triggered widespread business closure. These events led to the period in history known as the Great Depression. This was a challenging time for people all around the US. Many lost their jobs, families struggled to obtain basic needs, and homeless rates increased.
Read MoreAre you a man looking to get more involved in the church community? Would you like to share life experiences with people who can relate to you? Are you eager to further connect with your faith? If you answered yes to these three questions, the Iron Men group is perfect for you!
Read MoreAt the wake of COVID-19, protective face masks were nearly impossible to come by. Stores sold out as soon as they resotocked, and families resorted to crafting their own masks out of old clothes, sheets or extra fabric. This shortage of face masks sparked our friend and church member, Louise Lewis, to create masks for others in exchange in donations to the food pantry.
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Read MoreDan Powell shares his thoughts as he mulls the story of Peter walking towards Jesus on the stormy waves…
I don’t know how many people are familiar with Casting Crowns and their song “Voice of Truth,” but the lyrics focus on the story from Matthew 14 where Jesus walks on water. He walks across the lake towards his disciples… Peter realizes he is seeing Jesus and not some apparition walking across the stormy lake… Peter asks to Jesus to command him to get out of the boat… After the first few steps, Peter stops looking towards Jesus and starts looking at the waves and feeling the strong wind. He immediately begins to sink…
Man, do I relate to Peter. I am afraid. I doubt. I am afflicted with anxiety and guilt. I want to have faith. I want to trust and be confident.
Read MoreMay is Mental Health Awareness Month. I think it’s almost like saying March was Virus Awareness Month. I feel like saying “I think we’re well aware, thanks!”
What do we need now? We are all acutely aware that our mental health requires more effort now.
Right now, we really need to focus on the most basic of needs: food, light, water, shelter. Humans are intrinsically relational, it’s a huge part of what makes us human. I would say our relational nature is a key aspect of the image of God in us. We are created to connect. So I would add to that basic list: connection.
Read MoreA member of Abiding Presence, Mary Grace, is currently experiencing her second time of quarantine in her life. The first time was when she was 14 years old. She spent nine months in her room, with the exception of Christmas Eve when her father carried her downstairs to see the Christmas tree.
Read MoreWe're looking for short essays, poetry, diary entries, your response to worship, moments of gratitude, moments when you just about lost it, anything!
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