A centuries old recipe for success, significance, and satisfaction is found in 2 Kings 18:5-7a. “Hezekiah trusted in the LORD, the God of Israel. There was no one like him among all the kings of Judah, either before him or after him. 6He held fast to the LORD and did not cease to...

“God is present in reality no matter what unreality our practices and our ponderings imply,” writes Albert Day in ‘The Captivating Presence’. As you reflecting on the now fading year it may be difficult, perhaps impossible, to see how God was working in you and through you.  That is a...

The Previous Year’s Journey The past twelve months have been encouraging ones.  I have been told consistent summer attendance and financial giving during this time was better than anyone remembers.  Average attendance has increased from 90 to 118; a 30% increase!  Average UMY attenance last year was about 5 whereas...