Designed This Way – Part 1

Designed This Way – Part 1

The coelacanth fish fossil was considered veritable proof of the evolutionary theory. It appeared as the missing link between fish and tetrapods with its part-fin-part-foot flipper. The coelacanth was believed by some to have been extinct for 65 million years until...

The Cure

The Cure

We’ll be on the road soon, traveling to see loved ones tomorrow. But before we leave, I have a thought I’d like to share. For so many, the weight of these holidays can be overwhelming. The memories they bring of loved ones and friends who have passed often bring tears...

A Fortress of Help and Strength

A Fortress of Help and Strength

As I wrapped up my workday, I was just getting ready to switch my phone to the answering service when it rang. I glanced at the screen—an unfamiliar number from the 530 area code. Out of habit, I put on my headset. “Pastoral care, how can I help you?” A woman’s voice,...