Jan 11, 2023 | Grace Notes, Homepage Feature, Reported in the E-Vision
By Steven Norris Have you ever personally witnessed a train wreck? My guess is that not many of us can say that we have. However, most of us have had “front row seats” for the proverbial “train wreck” in the life of someone we love — a life that is out of control...
Jan 4, 2023 | Grace Notes, Homepage Feature, Reported in the E-Vision
By Steven Norris As I neared the end of my time in seminary, one professor posed a challenge to our class. “We’ve spent a lot of time learning to exegete (interpret) the scriptures effectively. To what degree, however, have we learned to exegete the broader...
Dec 28, 2022 | Grace Notes, Homepage Feature, Reported in the E-Vision
By Steven Norris “This has restored my faith in humanity.” So said a Griffin firefighter as he volunteered his “off time” over the Christmas holiday weekend to serve folks in our community. The idea started in a Sunday school class a week prior to Christmas....
Dec 21, 2022 | Grace Notes, Homepage Feature, Reported in the E-Vision
By Steven Norris He is the most famous character from the Nativity that shows up in many of our pageants, but fails to make an appearance in any of the four gospel accounts. Obviously, I am referring to the innkeeper. “And she gave birth to her firstborn son and...
Dec 14, 2022 | Grace Notes, Homepage Feature, Reported in the E-Vision
By Steven Norris There is no doubt about it: this is a season for love. Well, that is, if you believe all the made-for-television movies that have found their way into our living room over the past few weeks. It is certainly the season for sappy “love stories”...
Dec 7, 2022 | Grace Notes, Homepage Feature, Reported in the E-Vision
By Steven Norris It is the season of generosity — at least, non-profit organizations around town hope it is. It is the season of red kettles and ringing bells. It is the season of countless emails requesting year-end donations and tax-deductible contributions....
