by Hannah Rau | Jan 25, 2022 | Christian Life
At our church, we take communion on the first Sunday of the month, when we also share a potluck fellowship meal. Before we celebrate the Lord’s Supper, our pastor always impresses on us how serious the sacrament is—that it’s not to be taken lightly. He reminds us of...
by Hannah Rau | Jan 18, 2022 | Christian Life
When I was little, I collected “treasures”: cool rocks, coins, neat boxes, acorns, bouncy balls, etc. These items usually ended up on a shelf in my room or a box in the closet. Every once in a while, I’d take everything out and decide what to keep. Over the years,...
by Hannah Rau | Jan 11, 2022 | Christian Life
It’s finally 2022! And it’s that time of year again when many people make New Year’s resolutions. Maybe one of yours is to get more involved at your local church, but you’re not sure how. It’s often hard to figure out how we can best serve our local church...
by Hannah Rau | Dec 28, 2021 | Christian Life
Every year, friends and neighbors debate how early is too early to get into the Christmas spirit. Some people like to start listening to Christmas music, decorating their home, and making cookies in late October or early November. Others wait until well into December....
by Hannah Rau | Dec 22, 2021 | Christian Life
In my opinion, few Christmas carols capture the heart of the Gospel message as well as We Three Kings. Beyond the song’s words, I just can’t resist the bittersweet minor-to-major key shift in the music. It perfectly captures the mixture of sorrow and joy that...
