Jan 3, 2024 | Grace Notes, Homepage Feature, Reported in the E-Vision
By Steven Norris You can learn a lot in first grade if you just pay attention. My first-grade year was a challenging one. My parents had recently divorced, and we moved from Olive Branch, Mississippi into the big city of Memphis. However, since mom taught school...
Dec 26, 2023 | Grace Notes, Homepage Feature, Reported in the E-Vision
By Steven Norris “Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they shall be satisfied.” Jesus’ famed Sermon on the Mount begins with eight statements about who will be considered blessed in the kingdom of God. This list is counterintuitive,...
Dec 20, 2023 | Grace Notes, Homepage Feature, Reported in the E-Vision
By Steven Norris One of my favorite Advent traditions is the Christmas Eve service at our church. Most years, the service hits all the right marks. There is the tender sweetness of having one of our children read the Christmas story. There is the majesty of the...
Dec 13, 2023 | Grace Notes, Homepage Feature, Reported in the E-Vision
By Steven Norris The little redheaded orphan glided across the stage, belting out with hope and conviction, “The sun’ll come out, tomorrow. Bet your bottom dollar that tomorrow, there’ll be sun.” Though familiar with the musical, this weekend was the...
Dec 6, 2023 | Grace Notes, Homepage Feature, Reported in the E-Vision
By Steven Norris My stepbrother, Chris, is one of the strongest people that I know. The term “gym rat” is certainly appropriate as his biceps are probably as big as my head. My friend, Dave, is also one of the strongest people I know. He is an incredible artist...
Nov 29, 2023 | Grace Notes, Homepage Feature, Reported in the E-Vision
By Steven Norris It is hard to imagine the Christmas season without the soaring strains of George Frederick Handel’s “Messiah” ringing in my ears. Our church’s tradition is to include “The Hallelujah Chorus” in our Christmas Eve service — right after one of the...
