by Andrea Gerhard | Jan 26, 2016 | Blog
Shining the Light On Church Operations New developments in 2015 impact how we operate going forward Recognizing that it is our responsibility to utilize God’s gifts of people, time, and financial resources in the most efficient and effective manner possible,...
by Andrea Gerhard | Jan 25, 2016 | Blog
Shining the Light On Recovery Ministry Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God’s will is — His good, pleasing and perfect will. Romans 12:2 As you may have...
by Andrea Gerhard | Jan 20, 2016 | Blog
Dangerous Beauty Submitted by Jennifer Power A little over a week ago, temperatures dropped into the single digits for the first time this winter. On my daily commute, I cross Lake Decatur in two different places. One day, after the single digit temps had hit, I was...
by Andrea Gerhard | Jan 20, 2016 | Blog
What Are You Thinking? As a counselor, one of the most common things I talk with people about and try to help them change is the way they think. The way we think directly affects the way we feel. For instance, if you commonly have anxious thoughts, such as “I’m going...
by Andrea Gerhard | Jan 13, 2016 | Blog
Our Amazing Life Submitted by Jennifer Power For the first 16 months on the job, my desk has been pretty bleak. My husband laughs when I get compliments about how organized I am, because he has lived with me for more than 11 years. He knows my house (and car) keeping...
by Andrea Gerhard | Jan 11, 2016 | Blog
LIVING OUT 1 CORINTHIANS 13 This past week in our staff meeting Pastor Eric led us in a devotional centered on 1 Corinthians 13. Many know this chapter by the name “the love chapter.” Many Christians know this chapter well, especially verses 4-7: Love is patient, love...
