May 3, 2023 | Grace Notes, Homepage Feature, Reported in the E-Vision
By Steven Norris Why do some people find it so hard to receive compliments? I read about one study which revealed that “nearly 70% of people associated feelings of embarrassment or discomfort with recognition or receiving a compliment.” I thought of this...
Apr 26, 2023 | Grace Notes, Homepage Feature, Reported in the E-Vision
by Steven Norris How do you deal with difficult people and circumstances in your life? We all have them and they cannot be completely avoided. So, what do we do about them? Recently, I came across a teaching from a pastor and counselor who teaches a number...
Apr 19, 2023 | Grace Notes, Homepage Feature, Reported in the E-Vision
By Steven Norris The cross landed in the grass with a thud. In a matter of seconds, a chainsaw had reduced its base to splintered wood once again. I estimate that I had personally invested well over 30 hours into planning, collecting debris, building the...
Apr 12, 2023 | Grace Notes, Homepage Feature, Reported in the E-Vision
By Steven Norris “Laughter is the best medicine.” At least, that’s what the Bible teaches. Some believe that this saying is derived from Proverbs 17:22. A couple of weeks ago, my wife and I spent five days in North Georgia at a marriage retreat. We were...
Apr 5, 2023 | Grace Notes, Homepage Feature, Reported in the E-Vision
By Steven Norris As a pastor, I have spent considerable time with people nearing death. When you know that your time is limited, it clarifies priorities. There is little space for small talk, leaving room only for a laser-like focus on what is truly important. ...
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...
