Mar 29, 2023 | Grace Notes, Homepage Feature, Reported in the E-Vision
By Steven Norris When it comes to the news, you have likely heard the adage: “If it bleeds, it leads.” Not too long ago, my family turned on the evening news out of Atlanta (something we rarely do). After the fourth consecutive story about a homicide or some...
Mar 22, 2023 | Grace Notes, Homepage Feature, Reported in the E-Vision
by Steven Norris The title of the book intrigued me: Men are Like Waffles, Women are Like Spaghetti. A bit reductionistic in its content, the title still perfectly described numerous conversations I’ve had with my spouse. I am pretty certain that I could teach a...
Mar 15, 2023 | Grace Notes, Homepage Feature, Reported in the E-Vision
By Steven Norris On Monday night, an eleven-year-old girl in our community was killed in her sleep by a stray bullet that came through her window. In response, I call our community to prayer — to lament and confession. I offer the following responsive prayer...
Mar 8, 2023 | Grace Notes, Homepage Feature, Reported in the E-Vision
by Steven Norris Traditionally, the season of Lent is a time of reflection, confession, and repentance. It is a time to contemplate the idea of conversion and ask ourselves: what needs to be pruned in me in order to make room for the new growth that God desires...
Mar 1, 2023 | Grace Notes, Homepage Feature, Reported in the E-Vision
By Steven Norris “So I’ll cherish the old rugged cross / Till my trophies at last I lay down / I will cling to the old rugged cross / And exchange it some day for a crown.” This time of year invites Christians to reflect on the cross of Christ. It is the...
Feb 27, 2023 | Missions, News, Reported in the E-Vision
During the month of March, we invite you to join us in preparing “Gotcha Bags” for children who are taken into foster care without much notice. This ministry offers a small token of love to children during a particularly vulnerable time in their lives....
