Content from February 2026
The Power of Two Small Words: “I Can”
Some of the best theological lessons don’t come from textbooks or a sermon series. Sometimes, they show up on paper slips written by teenagers on a Sunday afternoon. During one of our recent lessons, the students in our Youth Ministry talked about kindness. Not just the general idea of being nice, but real, intentional acts of love. We asked our students a simple question: “What is one small thing you could do this week to make a difference for someone…
Speak No Evil
This is the third post of a three-part series from Yvette. Watching a movie, a line stood out to me: “If your words were written on your skin, would you be proud or embarrassed?” They would be on display for all to see. I know personally I would be embarrassed by some, and I cannot take them back, but I understand more now than before that once spoken, your words cannot be taken back. We all have moments when we…
More Than Roses
The Unlikely Messenger: A Slice of Life with Debra Brown Valentine’s Day used to sting a little, even though I was married to a good man. Allen wasn’t unkind, but he didn’t “do” holidays. I smiled when my co-worker received flowers at the office, their scent drifting across her desk. I admired my friend’s necklace and even sampled a chocolate from someone’s fancy box. But then I’d go home to a quiet house and a husband who ignored roses, candy,…