As I was watching the news on television, they cut to a public service announcement with a series of people, including some celebrities, claiming, “We are in this together.” It rang kind of hollow to me after watching a program … (read more)
This is a time like no other. We are facing a crisis unlike anything we have known before. The global coronavirus pandemic has created severe hardships and perplexing challenges that leave us rightfully and gravely concerned. On a personal level … (read more)
Clearly, not all change is good. The coronavirus outbreak that emerged in December quickly morphed into a global pandemic that has taken the lives of many thousands and threatens the lives of millions more. This crisis, unlike anything we have … (read more)
I like doing my own taxes. Now don’t get me wrong. I do not like paying taxes. Nor do I like wrestling with the almost infinite variety of forms the IRS has developed to force you to go and pay … (read more)
Years ago, when I joined the Business Office, I became aware that we were receiving regular checks from some oil companies. When I inquired about it, I learned that in the past we had been bequeathed some mineral rights in … (read more)
Ex-pec-ta-tion (ek’spek’tā’shǝn) n. The belief that something should happen in a particular way. This month’s biblical story of change is recorded for us in the book of Second Kings, and tells of the miraculous transformation given by God to a … (read more)
A number of years ago, I read Robert Emmons’ book Thanks! How Practicing Gratitude Can Make You Happier. In the book, Emmons writes about his findings in an academic study on the science of gratitude. Using scientific research methods, he … (read more)
We like our roots. Heritage. Home. History. Traditions. Family! In Genesis Chapter 12, we are invited into the story of a man named Abram. I’m pretty sure Abram valued these things, too. Who doesn’t? Nonetheless, God spoke to him and … (read more)
Upon reading the title of this article, perhaps you’re thinking: “Pray for a change? What do you mean? I already pray.” I hope you do pray. Indeed, we expect that most of you who receive Together in Prayer are partners … (read more)
As the new year starts it is good to look towards the future. Recently, some of us were discussing our future role in missions. During the discussion the concept of “standing in the gap” came up. In my mind that … (read more)