by vfcadmin | Sep 2, 2026 | Blog Home, Year of Reflection
Joyful Prayer (Psalm 100) Michael Floyd, Editor A psalm. For giving grateful praise.Shout for joy to the Lord, all the earth.Worship the Lord with gladness;come before him with joyful songs.Know that the Lord is God.It is he who made us, and we are his;we are his...
by vfcadmin | Aug 26, 2026 | Blog Home, Year of Reflection
A Bold and Comforting Fear Ruth Ann Stites, Staff Writer One of the most frightening scenes in any movie is “the shower scene” in Alfred Hitchcock’s Psycho. Embezzler Marion Crane (played by Janet Leigh) checked into the Bates Motel one rainy night. Following dinner...
by vfcadmin | Aug 19, 2026 | Blog Home, Year of Reflection
My God’s Enough Ruth Ann Stites, Staff Writer My church’s hymnal has many songs by one lyricist. You may recognize some like “Blessed Assurance,” “To God Be the Glory,” “Jesus, Keep Me Near the Cross,” and “Tell Me the Story of Jesus.” The author of these familiar...
by vfcadmin | Aug 12, 2026 | Blog Home, Year of Reflection
Putting the Pieces of Intercession Together Ruth Ann Stites, Staff Writer What happens when former Marine turned minister, the newly Reverend Samuel (Sam) Whitehead, moves his family (wife, kids, mother-in-law, brother-in-law, and the family dog) to Wood Falls,...
by vfcadmin | Aug 5, 2026 | Blog Home, Year of Reflection
Persistent Prayer (Psalm 86) Michael Floyd, Editor Hear me, Lord, and answer me,for I am poor and needy.Guard my life, for I am faithful to you;save your servant who trusts in you.You are my God;have mercy on me, Lord,for I call to you all day long.Bring joy to your...
by vfcadmin | Jul 15, 2026 | Blog Home, Year of Reflection
Which Way Will You Choose Ruth Ann Stites, Staff Writer There are many decision points we reach in a lifetime. Some choices that seem reasonable at the time turn out to have been bad ones. Others that rational analysis suggests were unwise turn out to be the best...
