By Ward Shope I had not slept well the night before. Today was the day we had designated to discuss...
New Life Notes
March 5, 2019March 4, 2019
Generosity
By Ward Shope 29 So the disciples determined, every one according to his ability, to send relief to the brothers living...
February 12, 2019February 12, 2019
The Sacrifice of Love
By Ward Shope For four years, I was starry-eyed for Lois Leaman. I don’t think I ever spoke a word...
February 6, 2019February 6, 2019
A Shepherd’s Task: New Life’s Session Retreat
By Ward Shope Most of us can handle a little polite chit-chat. In Philadelphia, the question, “What about those (fill...
January 22, 2019January 22, 2019
“Let Me Be Empty”
By Ward Shope On New Year’s Eve, members of the early Methodist movement would gather together to give thanks to...
January 9, 2019January 9, 2019
How to Parent a Tween
By Jane Highley Just kidding! I’m NOT the person who should be writing anything with this title. In fact, I...
January 2, 2019January 2, 2019
Reflections on Luke 2:1-20
By Ward Shope Summoned by the king of the day at the most pregnant moment of history, the mortal parents...
December 19, 2018December 19, 2018
Remember Who You’re Not
By Todd Hill I received a text from my wife a couple weeks ago. It simply stated: “Quote from Karis:...
December 11, 2018December 11, 2018
Was It a Night Like This?
By Debbie Shope Were the stars boasting the brilliance of their Creator When the world opened its eyes to the...
December 5, 2018December 5, 2018
Preparation
November 27, 2018November 21, 2018
Inward Religion
By Ward Shope As I was reading outside in the tiled “yard”, I heard the deafening call to prayer begin...
November 7, 2018November 7, 2018
Where Am I Looking?
By Ward Shope Rinsing my hair of shampoo at 5:30 in the morning, the phone rang to urgently call me...