We often focus on the grace of God. That’s for good reason! God’s grace is what saves us (Ephesians 2:8-9). It is his gift to us that is undeserved, only because of his abundant, amazing … Continue reading >The Gift of Grace
Spoke Folk is a mission trip that trains high school and college students how to be missionaries in their daily lives. Gina toured Illinois in June and Michigan in July biking, singing, growing, and sharing. … Continue reading >Spoke Folk Sunday
Joy is something everyone feels at various times in our lives. We rejoice. Typically that feeling is attached to occasions of celebration, of happiness, or when we receive good news. Good times – the birth … Continue reading >Easter Joy
The group Challenge is complete. But if you’re still reading, or just getting started… Keep it up! Grow in your faith by listening to Jesus’ words. Apply those teachings to your life through the five … Continue reading >Red Letter Challenge
Remember the song lyric, “It’s the end of the world as we know it… and I feel fine” (REM, 1987)? It might feel like the end of the world. But, realistically, do most people feel … Continue reading >Signs of the Times
The game show, Concentration, aired years ago. Contestants would match images that were hidden behind tiles. As the images were matched, they would be removed to reveal a puzzle they then had to solve. The … Continue reading >Revealing Jesus
There is a favorite question that every toddler asks: “Why?” My mom had a t-shirt when I was younger that said “I’m the mom, that’s why” (And my dad had one too, but his said … Continue reading >The WHY of it All