The Significance of Rest
Of the many ramifications and variables, the COVID-19 pandemic put into motion one change that has affected many in the workforce. The weight of both work responsibilities and the work cycle. The disruptions and the needed changes to accommodate them creates a state of elevated urgency for many. Challenges such as supply and staff shortages…
Adventure Redefined
There is just something invigorating about venturing outdoors, climbing a mountain, rappelling down a cliff and emerging with adventurous stories to tell. We live in a culture that is obsessed with adventure. Everyone wants to be labeled “adventurous”, so we hike mountains just to take breathtaking pictures to post on our social media or we…
“And He Will Be Called Immanuel…”
Right before thanksgiving break, our class had the opportunity to learn from Dr. Garland Vance. Something Dr. Garland challenged us with was the passage from Isaiah 7:14, which records the first proper name given to Christ. That name is Immanuel, which Matthew tells us means “God with us.” Why – Dr. Garland asked us –…