To Tell the Truth
Is it ever ok to lie? What about half-truths or white lies? Isn’t it ok to lie if it keeps from hurting someone’s feeling? God’s answer is an emphatic “No.”
Teresa Ford
I Am the Vine
“I am the vine and you are the branches,” is a familiar scripture. What does it mean to be a part of the vine? And what does it mean to “remain” in the vine?
It’s Spring! Let’s All Sing!
Music is an integral part of the worship experience, whether it’s vocal, instrumental, or pre-recorded. Some of us can’t sing, but we can make a joyful noises!
It’s Easter! He Has Risen!
On this beautiful Easter morning, let’s not forget that this high and holy day isn’t about the rabbit or the eggs. It’s all about Jesus. He is risen indeed!
Hosanna–Please Deliver Us!
It’s Palm Sunday! Why do we happily wave Palm Branches and shout “Hosanna!” when we know what happens in 5 days? Because we also know what happens on Easter!
Showers of Blessings Indeed!
“There shall be showers of blessing, if we but trust and obey; there shall be seasons refreshing, if we let God have His way!”
Ruth: A Great Love Story
The Old Testament book of Ruth, although brief, has a powerful message: through Ruth, believers in Christ are grafted into the branch of God’s Chosen People!
I Need a Prophet!
Does it seem like life is little more than making endless decisions? Maybe there’s an easier way to navigate through the choices!
Into the Hand of God
It’s still January, and even though we’re “resting in the Lord” (Psalm 37:7), we may still need inspiration to make it until Spring.
WWJD, and HWJDI?
Most of us are familiar with the acronym WWJD–what would Jesus do? But maybe we need to think more along the lines of HWJDI–how would Jesus do it?
The January Yuck
The holidays are over and we’re facing winter in all its glory. Now that the most wonderful time of the year is past, how do we find joy in the January?
I Wish You a 2024 of Blessings!
We tend to make New Year’s Resolutions that we won’t or can’t keep, but God keeps His promises! And that’s a resolution you can count on!
While You Were Sleeping
As we celebrate the Messiah’s birth, may we truly become one nation devoted to God. From the staff of AFNN–we wish you a Merry Christmas!
O Holy Night!
O Holy Night is one of the most-loved and recorded songs of the Christmas season. But did you know that it was once banned by the Catholic Church?
Keep Me in Your Peace
Does it seem that the holidays rush by faster every year? Are you too exhausted to celebrate once the big day arrives? Take a moment to rest in the Lord!
A Strange Way to Save the World
God chose His son Jesus to save the world. He chose Mary to be the mother of the Holy Child. But why did God choose Joseph?
Advent: Ready…Set….Wait!
The word “Advent” means arrival, and today is the first Sunday in the Advent season. What are we waiting for? The arrival of the Messiah!
What Mary’s Mother Knew
As the Advent season approaches, our thoughts turn to Mary, Joseph, and the Baby, but have you ever wondered about Mary’s mother?
You Are Beautifully Broken
One year ago, when 180 of us disaffiliated from the United Methodist Church, our hearts were broken. But God transformed that hurt into something beautiful.
‘Tis the Season to Give Thanks
Humans are creatures of habit, but why do we do the same things over and over? To quote Tevye from “Fiddler on the Roof”—TRADITION!