A rumination on the what independence means to those of faith using the analogy of an Ohio woodland trail.

Though Earthly life may not seem Fair, God’s gift of Eternal life is Fair.

Life is not at any age or circumstance, but when you enter into Heaven. That's when Life truly begins.

God created us to benefit physically from walking daily. As a community we benefit as we walk together as people who look and think differently. When we walk closer to Jesus through our spiritual life we find His peace. Jesus will always bring us back to the truth of a situation. When we invite Jesus to abide with us, in our homes and in our lives. No matter how dark the day is and no matter how terrible this situation, Jesus will meet us on our road to Emmaus.

Samuel the judge is the transition from Eli the priest to Saul the king. As we transition through life as people and a Body of Christ, where do we look for leadership. Who do we follow?

The sowing of seeds is one of the greatest works Christians are called to.

The message is about how we share ourselves with the world and with God.

We must all remember that we can never, ever give up on God, because He will never, ever give up on us!

Love for one another, for God, and for our church will never be Breaking the Rules.

To get strong growth and produce more fruit both individuals and churches must prune the weak programs and traditions to allow strong new growth.