Boredom I am a teacher. I've taught 4th grade for 26 years. Since I get bored easier than anyone I know, how is it possible that I have done this one thing over and over for so long? Same curriculum, same state, same district, same textbooks... FreshnessWhat does the Bible say about making something fresh? Start with the Old Testament: Moses and the law; then judges extended understanding. What

On Monday evening, August 11, we had our second HopeArts meal and discussion as we continue to “think together” what HopeArts can be in this new season. Our goals are to continue answering the following two questions: • What should the goals of HopeArts be? • What are we, as individuals and a group, gifted and called to do to accomplish these goals?The following items were addressed and/or

For all the depth and complexity of living the Christian life, ourmain tasks are remarkably clear and simple: Love God and love yourneighbor. Our model for how to love our neighbor – to love each otherwhoever that other happens to be – is the way God loved us through thetwo primary acts of the Incarnation and the Crucifixion of Jesus.The Incarnation tells us that God does not find it adequate to

Over 25 HopeArts folk got together for dinner and discussion to begin to think together what HopeArts can be in this new season. Jack started us off by stating his intention to be the interim arts pastor through the end of this year. Since the last Arts Festival, we have taken a break from our many activities, and as we enter this new phase, we want to emphasize shepherding each other in Christ

This is a reminder that Monday night, July 14th,  we will be meeting together at the home of John and Martha Rasco.  It is a Salad supper, wonderfully delicious, variegated salads.  Perfect for our hot summer.  Please make enough to feed yourself and the other 6 people who are eyeing your dish and wondering if there will be enough left for them to try that delicate, tasty presentation you have