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...
Nov 22, 2023 | Grace Notes, Homepage Feature, News, Reported in the E-Vision
By Steven Norris “Take care that you do not forget the Lord your God…” (Deuteronomy 8:11). I don’t know about you, but I am a chronic forgetter. I make lists, use special apps on my iPhone, fill my desk with multi-colored Post It notes, have people remind me of...
Nov 14, 2023 | Grace Notes, Homepage Feature, Reported in the E-Vision
By Steven Norris Last week, I suggested that our readings of scripture might reveal more about the preconceived ideas that we bring to the text than they do about the original intent of its authors. That suggestion elicited some interesting responses and...
Nov 7, 2023 | Grace Notes, Homepage Feature, Reported in the E-Vision
By Steven Norris When I became a Christian, I remember attending a “new members’ class” at my church. In it, they wanted to make sure that we understood what it meant to be a follower of Jesus. They taught us about the importance of “the two great spiritual...
