by Elizabeth McDonald
“’For you created my inmost being; you knit me together in my mother’s womb. I praise you because I am fearfully and wonderfully made; your works are wonderful, I know that full well. My frame was not hidden from you when I was made in the secret place, when I was...
by Ashley Beaubien
“’In pain you will bring forth children.’ Genesis 3:16 NASB” (Erickson, 29). Erickson’s image today shows a pensive Eve reaching out to a happily pregnant Mary, putting her hand on Mary’s stomach. He writes, “Eve is experiencing hope and grace from a brokenness...
by Ben Amoah
“’The Word gave life to everything that was created, and his life brought light to everyone. The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness can never extinguish it.’ John 1:4-5 NLT” (Erickson, 21). Who am I? I can look in the mirror and describe to you what...
by Raewyn Orlich
“’Gabriel appeared to her and said, ‘Greetings, favored woman! The Lord is with you!’ Confused and disturbed, Mary tried to think what the angel could mean.’ Luke 1:28-29 NLT” (Erickson, 15). For me, the announcement didn’t come from an otherworldly being. Though, as...
by Raewyn Orlich
Raewyn Orlich is Discipleship Pastor at La Sierra University Church and so grateful to all those who shared their stories over the last 40...
by Bill McMahon
Bill McMahon is the Proud father of McKenzie and Michael. Before Koni passed, they discussed and agreed that educating and raising their two children within the La Sierra community was one of the best life choices they had ever...