We all know the story of the Prodigal Son in Luke 15. It’s often told as a story of rebellion and return, of wandering and homecoming. But tucked into the story is another powerful lesson—one we sometimes overlook. The older son never allowed himself to experience his father’s grace. He worked ti...

Forgiveness Will Set Us Free In today’s sermon, we were reminded of the parable Jesus told about the servant who was forgiven a great debt by his king—only to turn around and demand payment from someone who owed him far less. (Matthew 18: 23-34) It’s a story that stops me in my tracks, because it...

Today’s sermon settled into my heart like a steady drumbeat: Jesus isn’t asking for ability - He’s asking for availability. Jesus isn’t asking for ability—He’s asking for availability. Pastor Charley reminded us of the day five thousand hungry people sat on a hillside (Matthew 14:13–21; Mark 6:30...

It happens every year. I find myself struggling with my mood, not understanding what my problem is. Wondering if it’s hormones because there is absolutely no reason for me to be unhappy. And then it hits me. It was on this day that I was holding Katie as she slowly left us. And tomorrow is the da...

This quote is so very true, isn't it? I can still remember sitting in class in senior year of high school, selecting colleges and majors, and looking at my best friend next to me as I struggled to make the right decision. "I really want to be a writer," I told Kitty, "but you can't make a...

...My heart goes out to her, for I can only speculate the emotions of a mother in the wild, as she embarks on the journey of surrendering her offspring to nature’s grand design. Does it hurt her heart as they pull away?