by Bruce Bruinsma | Jun 29, 2022 | Article
At what age should we prohibit people from being able to work? When should we start disregarding their wisdom? How do we determine the point at which their experience is no longer necessary? Former United States Congressman Joe Cunningham declares to know the answer...
by Bruce Bruinsma | Jun 19, 2022 | Article
Our parenting roles don’t get easier. Our culture, economy, longevity, and living complexities make it increasingly difficult to define the role of father, acknowledge the role of father, or consistently fill fatherly shoes. The father’s role evolves from the moment...
by Bruce Bruinsma | Nov 3, 2021 | Article
My faith journey was impacted by connecting with Solomon’s words of wisdom in what we call the Biblical book of Ecclesiastes. Writing at the end of his life, he concluded that being in awe of God and giving Him all glory is the chief end of man. We were created...
by Bruce Bruinsma | Dec 29, 2020 | Article
Early this Christmas morning the moon lit up the Sangre de Cristo mountains in Southern Colorado. It was 3 AM Christmas morning and the “Blood of Christ” mountain range was peaceful, quiet, and almost as if it was waiting for a choir of angels to...
by Bruce Bruinsma | Jul 14, 2020 | Article
“Don’t worry, I’ve got it.” “Don’t you know, I’ve got it under control?” “I’m afraid and don’t know what to do!” “If I knew what to do, I’d do it.” From confidence and control to fear and doubt, we reflect where we are emotionally and practically. Unfortunately,...
by Bruce Bruinsma | May 18, 2020 | Article
As I’ve traveled around the country, particularly in the South, I’m often late to town and hungry. When I’m by myself, so Judy does not know, I search out a Waffle House to calm the stress, enjoy the carbs, and go to bed happy. Our Executive Pastor sent our...