By Vincent Hollingsworth-- Have you heard of the expression of being stuck in an “echo chamber?" Have you ever been accused of being in one? Well, I hope not because it was an accusation, not a compliment.For those of us who aren’t familiar with the term, allow me to break out some...
By Nancy Bergman-- Rarely in life are we offered the opportunity to press reset. Covid has been difficult on a variety of levels as we have all experienced. Yet, it has provided me with an unusual ‘gift’ of sorts; a chance to take stock of my schedule, priorities and involvement--in...
By Caris Power-- Two weeks ago I found myself in a funk. Despite my generally positive life circumstances, I was seriously contending with a spirit of discouragement within myself. Hope felt elusive. Doubt and pessimism fought to be the primary voices in my head. My overall disposition was...
By Louise Highhouse-- I am so grateful to be able to share with my church family! I have been so blessed by all of the loving care and concern and support over many years and especially over these past couple of years while my husband, Patrick, was hospitalized and at Maryville. God bless you...
By Ken Hesson-- First and foremost, I love the Lord and may all the glory be His in heaven and earth. When I was asked to write something for our church newsletter, my first reaction was joy shortly followed by a feeling of anxiety. How was I going to narrow down my thoughts and feelings about...
By Mitch Lea-- Back in mid June, Betty and I brought home an eight-week old Goldendoodle puppy! We named her Bailea, and now it begins. For those of you who might not know, a puppy has lots of energy at times, loves to explore new things, and has very sharp little teeth that sometimes bite...
By Myrna Hill-- Do you attend Greater Portland Bible Church? Or are you a part of the body of Christ at Greater Portland Bible Church? You might be asking, "What is the difference? Aren’t they the same thing?" Not really.In my years growing up in the church, I attended every chance I...
By Janet Nordlund-- This Sunday, August 29th, is GET OUT and SERVE Community Sunday!!! "For I resolved to know nothing while I was with you except Jesus Christ and him crucified. I came to you in weakness with great fear and trembling. My message and my preaching were not with wise and...
By Greg Lunsford-- I don’t know about all of you, but God has been working on my heart so much during this Nehemiah: A Story of Restoration series. Each week as I pray, study, prepare, and write, it seems God has been working on my own heart through it all.When I first went through...
By Richard McElroy-- What do I see? Baby chicks hatching! Hot brown grass, screaming, thirsty for want of water...summer chores awaiting...and thinking about meeting my four brothers and sisters. What will I see? It’s been almost two years since my younger sister, my two older brothers...