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Helicopter parents are not a new phenomenon. Not sure if you are a helicopter parent? Check out this article; but be warned, it may hurt. Even back in Jesus’ day we find a helicopter parent. Matthew documents this well for us: 20 Then the mother of Zebedee’s sons came to Jesus along with her sons. Read More

We left last week’s post with the question: “How am I in the way?” You can read the post here. Is it possible for us to get in the way of Jesus working? I think the rather obvious answer is yes. In a couple of sentences, last week’s post focused on our purpose as the Read More

Do you like to make or build things? A friend of mine, Daniel Ross, does some amazing things with wood. I cannot even begin to know how to do what he does. You can see some of his work in the picture here. My kids like to make things. Sara loves to find different crafts Read More

Here is a picture of some of my family entering the Mission Space ride at Epcot. They chose to get on the “easy” side and, well, I got on the “other” side. The side that I chose to go on repeatedly gave warnings that if you get motion sickness or are afraid of being in Read More

My name is John Ashe, and I am this week’s guest blogger. I am currently a senior at Kutztown University where I am studying professional writing. Everyone has fears. Some people are afraid of the dentist, some people are afraid of flying, some people are afraid of the dark. I too have fears. When I Read More

For this week’s blog Pastor Matt is taking a short break and has asked me, Sarah Ashe, to be a guest blogger for the week. I attend Barnitz UMC whenever I am home on break from college. I am currently a junior at James Madison University where I am a Global Justice Studies Major. My Read More

How many Christmas concerts have you been to this season? I am not talking about the professional concerts. I am talking about the ones you attend to see your child or children sing, play an instrument, or dance. For you, it might be a niece, nephew, neighbor or grandchild. Joy and innocence are two words Read More

How many times do you find your peace in tomorrow and not today? How many times are you looking ahead to what is next? I cannot wait until this day is over. I cannot wait until winter break. I cannot wait until this project at work is over. I cannot wait until summer when the Read More

Do you ever feel like everything is out of control? Do you ever feel like nothing is going your way? You lose your job, or you feel stuck in your current job. Something unexpected breaks down and you have an expense you were not expecting. There are problems in a relationship with a significant other Read More

The holidays are here. Thanksgiving has already come and gone.  Christmas is right around the corner. The holidays can be one of the greatest times of the year. The holidays can also be one of the toughest times of the year. For many people, and for many different reasons, the holiday season is a very Read More