by Jim Killam | 4-minute read People who teach writing like to talk about the basic elements of any good story. Characters. Setting. Conflict. A 350-foot-tall lizard that breathes lightning and threatens humanity. Stick with me here. Any story needs a monster, and...
by Nathan McDonald | 3-minute read These thoughts are inspired in part by Madeline L’Engle and N.T. Wright, and when I refer to the “Artist,” I am referring to the general sense of the word as someone who creates and holds some skill (or skills) in an art form....
by Jim Killam | 4-minute read When King Solomon had finished praying to dedicate the temple in Jerusalem, he stood and turned toward the people of Israel. “May the Lord our God be with us as he was with our ancestors; may he never leave us nor forsake...
by Mary Harker | 3-minute read “But the angel said to them, ‘Don’t be afraid, for look, I bring you great tidings of great joy that will be for all people.’ Luke 2:10 (CSB) When I hear the word fear, joy is not the next word that comes to mind....
By Jim Killam | 3-minute read Scripture: Micah 5:2 But you, Bethlehem Ephrathah, though you are small among the clans of Judah, out of you will come for me one who will be ruler over Israel, whose origins are from of old, from ancient times. On March 2,...
by Cherice Ullrich | 4-minute read Scriptures: Luke 2:1-11, Ephesians 2:14-18, Isaiah 9:2-7, Revelation 11:15 I don’t think you’ll find a single person who will tell you 2020 has been their best year ever. Yet the dismal condition of...
