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The Resurrection Transforms Life
Rev. Rebecca R. Belt 
For many years blood banks around the country have utilized the slogan “blood gives life” or “blood is life.” Think about it.

You Are God's Servant
by Rev. Rebecca R. Belt
You serve God when you envision hope in the midst of turmoil, you glimpse mercy instead of misery and you view others with the Father’s eyes.

Soul Seeds: Thoughts on the Way To Growth
By Chaplain David Brown
I remember a long time back, back in the days of going to Vacation Bible School, where we made crafts that I didn’t quite understand . . . but we made them anyway.

Relational Wisdom: A Personal Journey
By R. Kurt Ennis
December 4, 1985 was a difficult and fear-filled day. The day started in the usual way . . .

If You Must Go, and I Must Stay
by Rev. Dr. Terry L. Irish
If you must go through valleys dark, and face the cancer’s fright; I’d want to be there for you, to see you through the night.

Church in the Trenches
By Aaron Knapp
I attended a conference where a group of chaplains met. Exploring effective ministry was the agenda that was set.

Love Your Enemies; Do Good; Bless; Pray!
By Rev. Phil Pinckard
You have heard that it was said, ‘Love your neighbor and hate your enemy.’ But I tell you: Love your enemies, do good to those who hate you, bless those who curse you, and pray for those who persecute you . . .