Apr 23, 2014
The Well by Katrina Goodrich Jesus answered, “Everyone who drinks this water will be thirsty again, but whoever drinks the water I give them will never thirst. The water I give them will become in them a spring of water welling up to eternal life.” (John 4:13-14 NIV) The story of the woman at the well is a popular passage. Typically when I’ve...
Hope, Joy, and Peace be with you! by Executive Director, Rob Appel “I am feeling overwhelmed.” Those were the words I used on this rainy March morning when I spoke with Ron Ochs, our Financial Officer. Ron simply said, “One step at a time.” Do you ever feel like giving up? Do you feel like your situation is so hopeless that the only thing you can do is...
Healing Sabbath by Scott Morris, MD (The following is adapted from “Healing Sabbath” by Rev. G. Scott Morris, MD. Found in the Church Health Reader, Fall 2013.) “Remember the Sabbath day and keep it holy” is one of the Ten Commandments. Some are old enough to remember when nothing much happened on Sabbath in observance of this commandment....
Mar 21, 2014
Some Things I Will Miss by Kevin Butler The reminiscing continues as my June 30 end date looms. While I probably won’t regret giving up the constant deadlines and myriad of Conference responsibilities, I will certainly miss the people. I’ve enjoyed some good relationships with Center employees, with fellow members of the Coordinating Leadership Team...
Mar 21, 2014
The Final Four? by Executive Director, Rob Appel Various sports have some of the largest followings in the world. Every year billions of dollars are spent on attending sporting events and purchasing team-related items. The dedication and zeal that a sports fan shows for his team is admirable. Have you ever considered how Christians don’t usually show...
Mar 21, 2014
It’s Your Choice! by Rev. Steven James As we round the bend towards Conference at Bethel University in St. Paul, Minnesota from July 27-August 2, I thought I would share with you several articles based on the memory verses for this Conference year. (How are you and your church family doing on these?) We know from our main passage in Joshua 24:14-15 that Joshua...