Apr 25, 2017

By Jenni Wangsness Women’s Society President Stephanie — “Steph” — was not just my cousin or my VP for the Women’s Society. She was my closest friend. Her friendship and life inspire me, and so I’m sharing her story so that it may also inspire you.   Steph grew up on her family farm in Oneida, NY. She had a cheerful, fun personality from the beginning....

Mar 23, 2017

Darwin Steele began serving as the Lead Pastor of SpringsLife Church in Colorado Springs, CO, in January 2016. He previously served as Associate Pastor of the Boulder SDB Church where he was ordained to the gospel ministry. He graduated from Liberty University twice with a Bachelor’s and Master’s degree. He has been married to his wife, Cheryl, for 23 years....

Mar 23, 2017

by Moses Lyons Toronto SDB Church, Canada As we grow up, we realize and learn certain things about ourselves and our surroundings — certain things such as what we like and dislike, our favorite foods and colors, and what type of person we choose to be. We start to form our own opinions about life and other matters in the world. However, as children, we usually...

Mar 23, 2017

by Emily France Anchor Christian Church, Anchor, NY Self-Worth Self-worth is defined as “the sense of one’s own value or worth as a person.” Not to get this confused with self-esteem. Self-esteem is based on measurements of external actions rather than based on one’s worth as a person. Everyone has a different sense of self-worth. Many people value themselves...

Mar 23, 2017

by Patti Wethington As you are reading this it will be April and I’m sitting here writing with March winds blowing at 60 miles an hour! The refreshing showers of April are now upon us cleansing the winter snow away. Those of us living in more extreme seasons welcome the warmth, refreshing sunshine and, of course, Spring. With that said, I am also feeling time...

Mar 23, 2017

by John J. Pethtel Director of Church Development & Pastoral Services It was about six or seven years ago. Our family sometimes visits other churches. We went to a service at a church that was very different than our church. Both of our children were under the age of ten. Our children were used to being the center of attention — with someone spending time...