by Beth McCalla
Dear Jesus, It seems rather strange to write a letter instead of just talking to you. I hope I can share some things that have impacted my life in the almost 84 years of knowing you. My earliest prayer was addressed to you as: “Gentle Jesus, meek and mild, look upon a...
by Benjamin Amoah
The blog prompt for this year had me stumped. What are my words to the Word? When I decided to get more “serious” with my spirituality, I spent a lot of time reading the Bible with a highlighter in my hand. I would intentionally give my focus to the Gospels,...
by Elizabeth McDonald
One of my favorite things on Saturday mornings is to sit down in our Primary One class. Now if it’s been a little while since you have been to this classroom, it’s made up of our preschool through first-graders. The classroom is filled with so much energy and...
by Shaeleigh Dolloff
Advent reminds me of a time when You showed up for me. When I was two years old, I started dancing. I danced ballet, hip hop, lyrical, and tap for many years. I stopped this past summer to join a ballet folklorico dance troop. I’ve wanted to learn ballet folklorico...
by Germeen Fargo
After completing my sophomore year at La Sierra University, I worked as a counselor at Pine Springs Ranch during my summer break. My role entailed caring for a group of six to eight children each week. Every week, a new set of kids arrived to enjoy a fun-filled...
by Diane Tracey Flook
Dear Jesus, It’s Christmas time and all around me are signs of wonder and beauty, beckoning me to experience joy and delight. Yet in my heart I have an ongoing tug-of-war that is derailing my joy. The truth is that I really need your help. Ever since the election,...
