The uniqueness of this person that sat on the other side of the café’ table was not lost on me. It is not often one has the opportunity to engage an individual who actually carries a status of royalty. And yet, Prince Paul Konu did not carry himself with a kind of air that suggested prideful arrogance. On…
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“Be thankful in all circumstances, for this is God’s will for you who belong to Christ Jesus.” 1 Thessalonians 5:18 The view of the bright evening sun fading slowly behind the distant bluffs was quite refreshing to behold. I could only imagine Leah’s reaction to this glorious image. I had the task of managing a fairly large moving…
” Be completely humble and gentle; be patient, bearing with one another in love. Make every effort to keep the unity of the Spirit through the bond of peace. There is one body and one Spirit, just as you were called to one hope when you were called; one Lord, one faith, one baptism; one God and Father of all, who is over all…
“Reimagining the evangelical tradition to include voices that have been obscured isn’t just good for marginalized Christians—it’s good for all Christians.” —Charles Octavius Boothe The expanding of our perspective and the lens in which we see the world can truly be an intimidating prospect. I believe that there are many good-intentioned people who are aware of…
Imagine a place where people can find freedom from being identified by a particular political label. Instead of wondering whether someone is a democrat or republican, liberal or conservative, they are respected and valued simply as being someone who is made in the image of God. What if we began to see one another as…
“Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ! According to His great mercy, He has caused us to be born again to a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead, to an inheritance that is imperishable, undefiled, and unfading, kept in heaven for you. ” 1 Peter 1:3-4…
“…there was a man full of leprosy; and when he saw Jesus, he fell on his face and implored Him saying, “Lord, if You are willing, You can make me clean.” And He stretched out His hand, and touched him, saying, “I am willing; be cleansed.” Luke 5:12-13I am very thankful that I can honestly…
Dear NCC Family and Friends, “No soldier gets entangled in civilian pursuits, since his aim is to please the one who enlisted him.” 2 Timothy 2:4 There is a date that much of the nation has either circled on their calendar or have etched into their mental rolodex (I’m aging myself here). It is the date of…