Gratitude, Vision, and Generosity

We are in the beginning of our series leading up to Christmas, “Bright Spots,” remembering the promises of God that carry us through our journey and recognizing how these promises were revealed through the Christmas story. YOU are a bright spot of West. Because...

Magic Potion for Hope?

Hope can be built on the knowledge of promises. Fulfilled promises, that is. Think about it . . . What makes you believe a promise that is made? Prior knowledge of that person and situations. If someone has always done their best to “have your back”...

You Better Not Pout, I’m Telling You Why . . .

I’ve been pouting. And dreading writing an article about gratitude because I was having a tough time finding words to be “motivational.” First of all, I am apparently not designed for a career in sales. A few months ago Dawn made an amazing business...

“Would I be able to try to start Yoga Church?”

“Would I be able to try to start Yoga Church?” I’m not sure those were the exact words, but it was something like that uttered by Dawn Lynch years ago. She knew that the “vision” was there, but for some reason the staff assigned to carry...

The Next Kind Thing

As Hal Donaldson faced decisions about what his life was ultimately going to be like, his main focus was breaking the cycle of poverty. Thus, he decided to solve that issue with education. He became a successful journalist and at 29 was offered a trip to India to...

Fish Assholes

Did you know that you can buy canned fish assholes? WHO would do that? Yesterday before gathering for  in-person worship, we sent out a text aksing folks to go to their pantry and bring a few cans of food for our backpack mission that is one of our mission emphasis...