The Week that Changed the World
by Lowell Yoder on April 13th, 2025
We follow Jesus through an amazing week, even though a sense of unease grows as we head toward Jerusalem. The joyful crowd greets him as king on a donkey, which is incredible, but Jesus also weeps for the city. Then comes the shocking scene at the temple where…
The Patient Farmer
by Lowell Yoder on March 9th, 2025
Waiting is part of life, but how we wait matters. As Christians, we are waiting for Jesus to return, just as farmers wait for the rain. James reminds us that a good farmer doesn’t just sit around—he works while he waits. He prepares his fields, tends his crops,…
It is Well
by Lowell Yoder on February 2nd, 2025
A wealthy woman in Shunem shows kindness to Elisha, giving him food and even building a room for him to stay in. She expects nothing in return, but Elisha promises her a son. At first, she hesitates to believe, but a year later, she holds her child. Life…
The Word Became Flesh
by Lowell Yoder on December 16th, 2024
Today, we reflect on the greatest rescue story ever: God coming to save us. Just like stranded astronauts or boys trapped in a cave need rescuers to come to them, we need a Savior. Jesus, the Word, becomes flesh and comes to us. He doesn’t stay distant. He…