5 Ways to Save Money on Groceries

Food prices keep going up and up. Food packaging portions keep getting smaller and smaller. What can we do when we’re on a budget but continually bring home less and less food for the same amount of money spent? Here are some ways you can beat the prices and avoid the...

Time for a Lift?

“Who redeems your life from the pit and crowns you with love and compassion.” – Psalm 103:4, NIV Think, for a moment, of the worst place you have ever experienced. Not talking about geography here, but a situation or circumstance where you found yourself at your...

Lent: A Season of Spiritual Detox

The season of Lent is upon us. If you’re not familiar with the meaning of Lent, have you wondered what it’s all about? Perhaps you’ve seen people with an ashen cross on their forehead on Ash Wednesday, the first day of Lent. Or maybe you’ve heard the word “Lent” used...

Moses’ Task: A Directed Prayer for Leaders

Editor’s note: Marsha Inman led the group in prayer using this “directed prayer” style while at the Stonecroft Regional Administrator retreat in January. Use this directed prayer in your Planning Team meeting or at a Prayer Connection. Many strong leaders are...