Always Measure Backwards (AMB) Wow! It’s amazing how quickly this year has already advanced. Today is already day 59/365 – and in nine days I will turn 58. As I…

Loving God with ALL Your Heart, Soul, Mind, Strength Jesus was asked, “Of all the commandments, which is the most important?” He replied, “Love the Lord your God with all your heart…

We all long to live unhurried lives – yet life is so full and “hurried.” Every day it seems I need to remind myself to slow down. Maybe you feel…

Abundance! Jesus said, “A thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy. I have come so that they may have life and have it in abundance.” (John 10:10) What…

Let’s Abide I believe that 2023 is going to be a year of much fruit! Why? Because apart from Jesus I can do nothing. Yet when we abide in the…

God’s Gift to You Who you are is God’s gift to you. What you make of yourself is your gift to God. My dad shared this simple statement with me…

Leading in 2023 How you lead others has changed in the past three years. It’s been changing for a while, but it is definitely different now. Your people (that is,…

God’s Grace! “I always thank my God for you because of his grace given you in Christ Jesus.” – I Cor 1:4 I am so thankful for God’s grace to our Vinia family of…

Disabilities and the Church by Jean Kingery In the United States, about 1 in 6 people have some type of disability. But in church that proportion isn’t usually represented. A…

Growing as a Leader by Karl Teichert My growth as a leader has been an enriching process. It has been an ongoing learning experience, which has deepened my dependence on…