O Come, Let Us Worship Him!

O Come, Let Us Worship Him!

Can you imagine the sheer joy of the shepherds on the night they got their first Christmas card? A host of heavenly angels broke through the darkness and proclaimed the birth of Jesus in song and glorious light.  The shepherds hurried to the manger expecting to...
Be Not Afraid

Be Not Afraid

 The LORD himself goes before you and will be with you; he will never leave you nor forsake you. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged. Deuteronomy 31:8 (NIV)The stack of textbooks grew until she could barely see over the top. My mother vividly remembers her first...
20 Things I Learned From My Dad

20 Things I Learned From My Dad

In memory of Charles Perkins, October 25, 1933 – June 16, 2018 Written by Dale Perkins My brother, Dale Perkins, wrote this reflective list after our father passed away. It’s been a year without my dad, but the wisdom he lived and imparted remains dear to...
Unfailing Love

Unfailing Love

  But I trust in your unfailing love; my heart rejoices in your salvation, I will sing to the Lord for he has been good to me. Psalm 13:5-6 You, O Lord, are the lover of my soul. Transform me day by day into the person you want me to be. Help me reflect your glory....