Apr 29, 2020 | Grace Notes, News
By Steven Norris The past few weeks have given birth to many funny posts online as people have used humor to deal with the pain of separation and the fear associated with a global pandemic. I saw one that said, “Well, I guess it’s time to change from my nighttime...
Apr 22, 2020 | Grace Notes
Rev. Steven Norris Without a doubt, this is the question many of us are facing in light of the reopening of our economy here in Georgia. Business owners will be faced with choices about reopening. Churches will have to decide about when and how to hold in-person...
Apr 15, 2020 | Grace Notes, News
By Steven Norris Did you hear the news? Spring is here! I know, I know. Technically, spring showed up a few weeks ago, according to the calendar anyway. I’m pretty sure, however, that spring showed up in my neighborhood this week. The rose bush in my front yard...
Apr 8, 2020 | Grace Notes, News
By Steven Norris Holy Saturday. It’s one of the most overlooked parts of our Easter celebrations – at least for Protestants, that is. In some traditions it is referred to as the “longest day.” Even for the most formal and sacramental traditions, there are...
Apr 1, 2020 | Grace Notes
By Steven Norris “As the deer pants for streams of waters, so my soul pants for you, my God.” For those that grew up in the church, this famous line from Psalm 42 was the inspiration for one of the early praise choruses used in numerous churches. I remember...
Mar 25, 2020 | Grace Notes, News
By Steven Norris Two weeks ago today, I was on the phone with ministerial colleagues, church members, and friends, trying to determine the best course of action for our congregation in response to the Covid-19 crisis. I was listening for a voice of reason, a...
