A POSITIVE RESOLUTION A POSITIVE RESOLUTION While working to fulfill my New Year’s resolution, I decided to join The YMCA. I signed up online through an offer from my insurance carrier. Ready to rock this resolution, I arrived at The Y determined to exercise more and embrace a healthier lifestyle. Much to my dismay, the…
HEARTS, CLOVERS, MOONS, STARS … When the grands come to town, you can bet there is one treat that awaits them in the pantry…Lucky Charms! Yes, these magically delicious treats have been a part of our family tradition since I was a tot. I have been holding on to an article that I read in…
REEL THEM IN! High Rock Lake was a favorite fishing spot for my dad. He spent many weekends there and our family often enjoyed the fish he caught. I remember going fishing with him once; we spent more time waiting than actually reeling in fish! The Bible tells us that seven of the twelve disciples…
PAY IT FORWARD If you have ever been the recipient of someone’s “pay it forward” kind word or deed, you know the uplift it can bring. It is remarkable how seemingly small gestures can leave a lasting impact on someone’s life. There are many stories of how the “pay it forward” movement began. I have…
TAKE THE CALL I must confess, I have a lack of understanding when referring to a call. A call was made from our church for a new pastor; the call was accepted and yet it was short-lived. I wondered if God called again, if the call was misunderstood or if personal circumstances presented the change…
Jamie* arrived at ECCCM three months after her last cancer treatment. “Cancer made it hard for me to work,” she said. “I am trying to get back on my feet. I am even working two jobs, but I just can’t seem to get ahead.” Not only was Jamie battling cancer which made it difficult for her to work over the last…
This past year the Hickory Soup Kitchen (HSK) served over 80,000 plates of food through our daily lunch service to the hungry in our area. Along with our dining service at HSK we provide food throughout the year to Safe Harbor New Day Center, Salvation Army Boys and Girls Club, The Den mentoring program at…
Together, we walk with youth in their most pivotal moments … Helping them navigate the pivotal years of middle school and high school through Campus Life® Providing steady, authentic, Christ-centered mentorship to military-connected youth through Campus Life Military® Developing young people into Christ-centered leaders in their community through City Life™ Building life-changing relationships with deaf or hard of hearing students through Deaf…
The Deaf Missions Conferences are held every two years with pastors, professional interpreters, ministry leaders, community leaders, professors, etc. with a purpose to get to know Jesus. This past year over 34 states and 6 countries were represented from multiple denominations and backgrounds. Deaf Missions is a faithful partner of The Bolick Foundation.
Time to Reboot! I love a task; the kind you list with nice little boxes so as you achieve each milestone you can make a big check mark. It feels good…doesn’t it? Sometimes being task-oriented doesn’t bring out the best in me. I take tasks personally, as though my reputation is on the line. I…