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Catching the Breeze

Post author:Cathy Johns
Post published:05/19/2021
Post category:Weekly

A pastor shared that one of the first lessons they learned after first arriving in Africa was where to sit. They would come out the front door to enjoy the…

What Charlie and His Friends Missed

Post author:Cathy Johns
Post published:04/23/2021
Post category:Weekly

Several years ago we had the pleasure of visiting the beautiful country of Thailand. Dianne, Doug’s sister, was a GM executive stationed in Singapore and invited us to come and…

Laughing on Easter

Post author:Cathy Johns
Post published:04/02/2021
Post category:Weekly

Walking through Holy Week evokes many feelings: The thrill of the Palm Sunday parade in Jerusalem…The growing feeling of worry as ominous clouds gather as we walk further into Holy…

Walking in Moses’ Shoes

Post author:Cathy Johns
Post published:03/18/2021
Post category:Weekly

In December 1992 our son Blake was two and a half years old. My brother David was visiting from California as we gathered to celebrate Christmas. At one point, David…

Flock of sheep being herded into a pen by a farmer and his sheepdog.

Shepherds: Our Spiritual Ancestors

Post author:Cathy Johns
Post published:02/18/2021
Post category:Weekly

David, an Israeli guide, greeted us on the bus as we began our journey. He handed us some freshly baked bread, a traditional sign of hospitality, and simply said, “Welcome…

Growing through the Perfect Storm

Post author:Cathy Johns
Post published:02/04/2021
Post category:Weekly

There are many historical examples of a “perfect storm,” including the tragic fate of “The Andrea Gail” that was lost in the fall of 1991. Several factors contributed to their…

RX: The Balm in Gilead

Post author:Cathy Johns
Post published:01/14/2021
Post category:Weekly

Bishop Michael Curry, of the Episcopal Church, presided over the wedding of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, an American actress. His message spoke of the dynamic transforming power of love…

Will You Share the Glow?

Post author:Cathy Johns
Post published:12/17/2020
Post category:Weekly

One of the most beautiful images at Christmas is watching the light of Christ pass through the congregation. The glow on everyone’s face always take my breath away. This year…

Advent and Christmas Update

Post author:Cathy Johns
Post published:12/03/2020
Post category:Weekly

As we enter this season of Advent, a season of hope and light, know that you are loved and remain in our prayers. Hamilton County is experiencing both a rise…

The Ultimate Dragon Slayer

Post author:Cathy Johns
Post published:10/30/2020
Post category:Weekly

Most of us remember a fairy tale or two that involves a fire-breathing dragon. For “Games of Thrones” fans how can we forget Drogon, Rhaegal, and Viserion, those awesome fiery-breathing…