Religion

The older I get, the more reflective I become as one season fades into another. Not only the seasons of the year but the seasons of life.

Are you familiar with Amish ordinations? An ordination is a service where a new minister, deacon, or bishop is ordained.

Recently, our lead vocalist opened a conversation with our women’s group on the question of “Why do we sing in church?” This is a topic well worth reflecting on. We want to share some thoughts with you.

There are times when St. Paul’s writings amaze me. There are times he’s prescient about the dangers facing us today. That shouldn’t surprise us. We’ve always known the Scripture’s power to guide and inspire us throughout life. But some of his foresight is amazing!

We are packing up, it’s time to head back home. I’m excited to go yet I can’t say that there are no mixed feelings to go with it. I will miss ‘our’ little cabin on the hill and the many friends and family in these rolling hills in Knox County. The sunrises beyond the valleys below will remain etched in my heart and mind.

Our time in Ohio is passing on wings. How can days melt so swiftly?

“I lift up my eyes to the hills—

We are packing up to leave.

As I look at my office window at Liberty Barn Church, there’s a cemetery that dates back to the church’s founding in 1810. Several Civil War veterans are buried there on the banks of the Olentangy River. There are times when I look out my office window and the distance between 1810 and 2024 seems pretty small.

Bright sunny changes. Yes, that’s right.