By Cindy Koch - Most of us tend to go one way or the other. Along the spectrum of rules and grace, we gravitate toward a comfort zone, possibly because of our upbringing, or maybe it’s just our personality. But there are so many different manifestations of this along the way. In our various situations … Continue reading Parenting Paradox
By Paul Koch - Easter is one of the greatest celebrations of the church year. Alongside of Christmas it stands out as great feast day that is actually noticed by both those within and those without the church. It is worthy of our time and attention and joy. In fact, you could say that every … Continue reading He is Risen Indeed
By Paul Koch - Well happy St. Valentine’s Day, my friends! Today is a day for matters of the heart. It is a day of flowers and chocolates and romance. Whether we like it or not, love is in the air on Valentine’s Day. I remember Valentine’s Day as a child in Elementary School. It … Continue reading Matters of the Heart
By Cindy Koch - Revelation is the scariest book in the Bible, says almost everyone. I just mentioned the word to my high school Sunday school class, and life long, baptized-as-a-baby Christians shuddered at the name. I asked if anyone had actually studied the book before, and two kiddos who grew up in other church … Continue reading Revelation is the Scariest Book in the Bible
By Paul Koch - Growing up in this country, it is difficult to imagine what it would be like to be governed by anything other than democratically elected representatives. As Americans, the closest thing we know to a monarchy is the sad soap opera tale of the royals in Great Britain. As far as I … Continue reading Long Live the King
By Paul Koch - There is a growing trend in our great nation that ought to worry us. I’m not saying we need to be afraid, but we certainly ought to be concerned about the culture that our children and grandchildren will grow up in. The fallout of this trend, the ramification of it has … Continue reading I Am with You
By Paul Koch – Do you believe that my forgiveness is God's forgiveness? Yes. Let it be done for you as you believe. In the stead and by the command of my Lord Jesus Christ I forgive you all your sins in the name of the Father and of the † Son and of the Holy … Continue reading An Idiot Confesses
