Jul 30, 2025 | Grace Notes, Homepage Feature, Reported in the E-Vision
By Steven Norris This past week, I was talking with an educator friend. An administrator in an elementary school, he was lamenting how hard the start of this year has already been. Immediately, I thought of a sign that hangs on the wall of my office. The sign...
Jul 23, 2025 | Grace Notes, Homepage Feature, Reported in the E-Vision
By Steven Norris The Indian spiritual writer, Anthony de Mello, tells the story of a man who lived in a remote village. Something within the man yearned for exploration. He would often wander around his small village, but his eyes were set on the forests and...
Jul 16, 2025 | Grace Notes, Homepage Feature, Reported in the E-Vision
by Steven Norris The headline danced across the screen enticingly, seeking to lure me in: “IRS says churches can now endorse political candidates.” It seems that the temptations of Satan may indeed be strong, but they lack both novelty and creativity. As a Baptist...
Jul 9, 2025 | Grace Notes, Homepage Feature, News
By Steven Norris O God, Weeks like this make it hard to be a pastor. I could not sleep on Saturday night. I kept checking the updates on all the various news sites, hoping to hear good news of the missing girls from Camp Mystic in central Texas. I knew I was going to...
Jul 2, 2025 | Grace Notes, Homepage Feature, Reported in the E-Vision
By Steven Norris Generally speaking, Joe was a good guy. He had a good job, cared for his family, and was generous with his time and money. He was the kind of guy who would give you the shirt off his back. He would regularly volunteer with our church in North...
Jun 25, 2025 | Grace Notes, Homepage Feature, Reported in the E-Vision
By Steven Norris During the time that I lived in Asheville, NC, there was a campaign that was popular. Stickers and signs showed up around town that read, “Keep Asheville Weird.” The concern was that the town and region were being “loved to death” — that tourism...
