New Life Notes

By Beth Ann Olesen “The days are long, but the years are short.” This pithy observation is never more true...

By Debbie Shope It’s summer!!  As a teacher, I can shout those words with a vigor that would rival any...

By Charlotte Gleason When you think of the word “song,” you probably do not think of sorrow. You might think...

By Ward Shope “How’s your prayer life?”  It’s one of those questions I don’t know what to do with.  You...

By Jane Highley For the last five years or so, I have noticed a growing interest in personality typing systems...

By Tim Shaw As a child, I thought the book of Jonah was about a successful missionary who is miraculously...

By Beth Ann Olesen Ask anyone who knows me: I am a planner. I think through every second of every...

By Ward Shope This year we’re going to Lake Chautauqua.  I know people who are going to the great Northwest...

By Tim Shaw A couple months ago, parents were invited to attend Senior High Youth Group. While the snacks were...

By Ward Shope At some point when we were teaching our children to drive, we would remind them that the...

By Beth Ann Olesen This past weekend, I had the true honor and pleasure of fellowshipping with the women of...

By Debbie Shope Sometimes, words just fail.  As an introvert, I frequently struggle to put thoughts and feelings into words,...