The Magic of Christmas

By Steven Norris This year will be the first in over twenty years that we will not travel to my in-laws’ house for Christmas. Instead of a living-room crammed so full of people that you have to carefully plan a path just to walk through, our little immediate family...

The Longest Night

As joyful and full of wonder as Christmas can be, many also carry sorrow in their hearts for moments they can no longer share with loved ones. Join us online December 20 — or anytime the week of Christmas — for this special service that pauses to reflect and remember....

Rooted in Tradition

By Steven Norris On Christmas Eve, my immediate family of four will gather together as we do every year. Dinner will no doubt be delicious, culminating in a special cake for dessert. Our carols will reach their climax in the most important song of the evening—an...

Knowing God’s Will

By Steven Norris “I just don’t know what to do.” The young man sat across from my desk with his head in his hands. He had gone through a difficult season and the way before him was shrouded in deep uncertainty and a complete lack of clarity. I would estimate...