by afladmin | Jul 8, 2025
By: The Rev. Craig Stephans In recent days, I have heard two stories of adults that had been adopted as babies later searching for and finding biological parents. In both stories, those who had been adopted insisted that their adoptive parents were “Mom and...
by afladmin | Jun 10, 2025
By: The Rev. Craig Stephans The world has turned upside down when any child has the connotation of being a mistake, a burden, an embarrassment, or just a mass of cells and flesh. The coming of Jesus begins setting things aright. The Scripture shows how Jesus has...
by afladmin | Jun 10, 2025
By: The Rev. Craig Stephans As we enter the Advent season, we are confronted with two apparently contradictory seasons: the liturgical season of the church and the holiday consumerist season of the culture. At this beginning, we must set our hearts and minds firmly on...
by afladmin | Jun 10, 2025
By: The Rev. Craig Stephans In any and every situation in the ministry of life, you can be assured that the “one who calls you is faithful.” He is present and active in the midst of it. Therefore, “Rejoice always, pray without ceasing, give...
by afladmin | Jun 10, 2025
By: The Rev. Craig Stephans Isaiah’s chapter 40 begins with the prophetic word of comfort for God’s people. There is a glimpse here of God’s tender heart and compassionate care for people. Isaiah writes that “He will feed his flock like a...
