WRITTEN BY JOLENE DEHEER Have you ever felt like giving up watching the evening news? I must admit I have. Every time I watch, I come away disheartened by the lack of godly leadership from … Read More
For whom the bell tolls
Do you remember your Good Friday or Maundy Thursday Services? I do! For years we adapted a Tenebrae Service at which we read scripture, sang a song and extinguished another candle. We’d also share the … Read More
Extended Grace
WRITTEN BY JOLENE DEHEER Many years ago, a young unmarried couple were considering what to do about an unwanted pregnancy. To keep the child would be an embarrassment…but God extended grace and the child was … Read More
Gideon Talks Back To God?
In the Bible, there is a phrase that angels of the Lord say, either in their first or second line, in their dealings with the people God sends them to: “Do not be afraid.” Think … Read More
A “Retired” Pastor’s Musings Part 1
It sounded intriguing but we hadn’t heard about it. Were we living a sheltered life upon our retiring from full-time pastoral ministry? Who’d ever heard about a movie with a name like “ROOM?” One reviewer … Read More
Childishness and God
“I tell you the truth, unless you turn from your sins and become like little children, you will never get into the Kingdom of Heaven.” (Matthew 18:3 NLT) Becoming like little children can mean … Read More
Streams of Hope Winter Report 2018
On Thursday, Dec. 14, in the evening, 10 year old, Cameron, came in to the food center with his mother. They came to shop as they often did at our pantry. Cameron approached Judy and … Read More
DOCK Ministry Winter Report 2018
Description of Ministry As the director, I oversee all ministry aspects of the DOCK Ministry. As a faith-based ministry, we are dedicated to be a drop-in center for the middle school and high school students … Read More
Gospel Centered Youth Ministry
Recently a friend of mine suggested a book to me. The book is called Gospel Centered Youth Ministry edited by Cameron Cole and Jon Nielson. It’s a book written by a collection of youth pastors … Read More
