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“Truly I tell you, whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers and sisters of mine, you did for Me.” Matthew 25:31–46 A while back, I was listening to a song called ‘One of Us, sung by Joan Osborne, which led me to Matthew 25:45. The song and verses in Matthew stirred […]

By: Marilyn Howard The stillness of the room was palpable.  Even within the ordinary living of a cluttered bedroom, time stood still.  The visitation of death had presented itself. Family members attended with deepest sorrow to process their grief.  The family pressed together, some holding hands and others engulfed in embraces that soothed their souls. 

Peace and Right ThinkingBy: Chaplain David Losey (1939-2025) In remembrance of Chaplain David Losey, Chaplain David presented this devotional title Peace and Right Thinking in April 2023. In God’s word Peace and Right Thinking are defined in a passage from the letter to the Philippians: Philippians 4:6-9 “Be careful for nothing; but in every thing

Hide and SeekBy: Chaplain Jaylynn Lawrence I think there is a misconception that being a chaplain means that we walk in a blissful cloud of the Lord’s presence — the one that joyfully carries us throughout each day. I’m going to be completely frank with you: the walk of life is hard regardless of where

  2 Timothy 1:7 — “For God gave us a spirit not of fear but of power and love and self-control.” What a gracious God we serve! As I write this newsletter, I know it had to be on this verse—I had a dream about it the night before. Ironically, in church this morning, my

Serving Through Presence “Carry each other’s burdens, and in this way you will fulfill the law of Christ.” — Galatians 6:2 (NIV) Scripture reminds us that one of the clearest expressions of faith is the willingness to walk alongside others in their moments of need. Galatians 6:2 calls believers to carry one another’s burdens—not from

Called to Serve “Then I heard the voice of the Lord saying, ‘Whom shall I send? And who will go for us?’ And I said, ‘Here am I. Send me!’” — Isaiah 6:8 (NIV) In Isaiah chapter 6, the prophet Isaiah experiences a powerful moment of calling. Before he ever volunteers, he becomes aware of

Tower of Light “The name of the Lord is a strong tower; the righteous run to it and are safe.” — Proverbs 18:10 In Scripture and biblical tradition, a tower is a place of watchfulness, refuge, and strength.  Light represents revelation, guidance, and hope in the darkness. Together, Migdal Ohr, which translates to “Tower of

If it was not for God’s gift of love… all our hope is in you. John 3:16 ESV 16 “For God so loved the world, that he gave his only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life.” As I think about this time of year, the journey takes me

NECESSARY BITTERNESS? Many years ago, when I entered military service, I underwent a series of rigorous training and exercises to prepare for my duty assignment. With boot camp, trade school, and formal schooling, I spent almost 2 years of preparation before being deployed to my first duty station.  Despite all that training, when I got