by Chase Turner | Apr 22, 2020 | Uncategorized
We love stories with happy endings, especially when faith is involved. We pray, and someone is healed. Our someone has a terrible car crash, yet emerges unhurt. “God was surely with you that day!” we say. Yet we also know that the endings aren’t always happy, not even...
by Chase Turner | Apr 22, 2020 | Uncategorized
Is seeing really believing? This sounds like one of those philosophy test bonus questions for which there are several correct answers. The first answer is yes. Supposing the question deals only with physical sight – seeing with one’s eyes – seeing is...
by Chase Turner | Apr 22, 2020 | Uncategorized
What would you do if you know you only had one week to live? Would you dwell on your regrets? The things you did not do that you wish you had. The things you did do that you wish you had not. Would you try and get everything right in your life...
by Chase Turner | Apr 22, 2020 | Uncategorized
I don’t know about you, but in these times of uncertainty, I want to turn to my community. I want to spend time with my family, both those in my household and my extended family. I want to see their faces…hear their voices…and feel their hugs. I also long...
by Chase Turner | Apr 22, 2020 | Uncategorized
God’s workers are special because we are equipped to change the world with a message of love and hope. When Paul said we have “beautiful feet” it reminds us we have somewhere to go and something to do. (Romans 10:15, Matthew 9:37) To accomplish our...
by Chase Turner | Apr 22, 2020 | Uncategorized
I have always loved a good joke. Harmless, silly humor is not only fun, it’s also important because it keeps us buoyant and allows us to float above the heavy circumstances life so often hands us. However, as Solomon said, there’s a time for...