by Cazandra Campos MacDonald | May 15, 2021 | Archives
One of my favorite movies is “Shall We Dance” with Richard Gere, Susan Sarandon, and Jennifer Lopez. Susan Sarandon’s character, Beverly Clark, is concerned about her husband. She thinks he might be having an affair and hires a private investigator. The private...
by Cazandra Campos MacDonald | May 9, 2021 | Archives
What a wonderful service we had this morning. The Jam Group brought us great joy and simply being together in the same space to worship is something to never again take for granted. On this Mother’s Day, Kenny Hoke offers us some special pieces from his heart....
by Cazandra Campos MacDonald | Apr 17, 2021 | Archives
I learned many lessons from my parents. They passed along the importance of getting an education, their passion for finding something that makes you happy, and the love they had for family. One thing they did not pass along was their faith. My father was a devout...
by Cazandra Campos MacDonald | Apr 11, 2021 | Archives
Taking time away is not easy. You need to find someone to fill in for you at work, take care of the kids, and make arrangements for numerous things in your absence. Sometimes it’s easier to just stay home. Fortunately, I have recently been able to take a few days to...
by Cazandra Campos MacDonald | Apr 3, 2021 | Archives
Holy Week brings us to the end of Lent as we remember the final days before Jesus’ death. It is a dark time that is filled with sorrow and pain. In our own Lenten journey, perhaps we have endured some things that have brought us to our knees as we reflect on the...
by Cazandra Campos MacDonald | Mar 21, 2021 | Archives
Lent is a season of discovery, contemplation, discernment, and introspection. It is a time when we take a good look at our spiritual lives and determine how clear our connection is to God. From our prayer lives to our spiritual practices, sometimes these practices...