Kathleen Otchy

She had a weathered a few years of hardship. Her marriage was over and she lost her child in a bitter custody battle. Finances were in ruins and her job was not where she wanted it to be. Every week she…

Becky and I met in the early ’80s. Both of our husbands had graduated medical school and were starting as first-year residents at Brooke Army Medical Center in San Antonio.  We both had toddlers and were far from home. On occasion,…

A Note From Alex: I have a confession to make.  I only invited one neighbor to our Christmas Eve Services this year. I know that some of my neighbors attend other churches, and others are at a place where they aren’t…

I am always blown away by the conversations we have in our neighborhood group created by the sermon series. Sometimes the conversation drifts more toward the nuance of the scripture passage but more often is a deeper sense of “Oh…

Enter his gates with thanksgiving; go into his courts with praise. Give thanks to him and praise his name. For the Lord is good. His unfailing love continues forever, and his faithfulness continues to each generation.  (Psalm 100:4-5) As the table is…

Dan left for Iraq the day after Thanksgiving. It was the first deployment for our family and we honestly weren’t prepared for what this might look like. He left the steps of our front porch after many hugs and kisses…

“God, You are good. You are kind and merciful and faithful and just. You love me with an unconditional love I can get from no one else. Come quiet my heart from the distractions around me and draw me near…

“Act justly, love mercy, walk humbly with your God.” Micah 6:8b Our parents are often our first teachers when it comes to the serving. At first, we may be learning to serve our family around the house by doing small…