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Thoughts on 'Incarceration Nations'

Every year the Kern County Libraries recommend one book for all residents to read and discuss...

 

Trauma and recovery

My heart is with teachers and students at this time as they begin a new school year. An organization...

 

The power of hospitality

Aloha! I was recently blessed with being able to visit Hawaii, lava and all. Fortunately, our boat w...

 
 By Nancy Bacon    Community    July 7, 2018

Biblical stories come to life

There's an HIV shelter in Tijuana, Mexico, that brings me close to Jesus. Albergue Las Memorias is a...

 
 By Nancy Bacon    Community    June 23, 2018

Use the Bible responsibly

Like many of you, my heart is broken for the children and parents being separated at our southern...

 
 By Nancy Bacon    Community    May 12, 2018

'When you go through deep waters, I will be with you.' (Isaiah 43:2)

Are you treading water? Barely afloat? I love to tell the story of Noah's ark, not that I believe...

 

Flourishing with spiritual practices

Are you flourishing – enjoying life – happy and healthy? Spiritual practices have been shown to...

 

90 years of worship, come celebrate our anniversary!

Plans are underway to celebrate 90 years of worship at the little church on the corner of E and...

 
 By Nancy Bacon    Community    March 3, 2018

Compassion

When I heard the news of another massacre at a high school in Parkland, Florida, some of my first...

 

Death and Life

The season of Lent can be rather somber. Within the church, the prayers, liturgy and hymns are...

 

'A garland instead of ashes'

Christmas in Minnesota was always a bright spot, sometimes in the midst of cold, miserable weather....

 

The advent of woke women

Advent is a season of waiting, on high alert. Scripture tells us to "Keep Awake" and be ready. We...

 

Love and pancakes for our Veterans and Active Military

Dear Friends, How should churches recognize Veteran's Day? A free pancake breakfast, on Sunday,...

 

Respect for guns, not idolatry of them

My Dad was a great provider - a hunter, trapper, farmer, and he taught me well how to survive off...

 

Dear friends,

Greetings! I am writing this just as Hurricane Irma is set to grind up the state of Florida while...

 

Where's your heart's treasure?

Have you ever found something you could not say no to, besides, drugs, alcohol or other addictions,...

 
 By Nancy Bacon    Community    July 8, 2017

Roman Holiday: mixed cultural and religous messages

Greetings! I was lucky and blessed to spend my summer vacation mostly in Italy, a place I had dreame...

 
 By Nancy Bacon    Community    May 27, 2017

Sun, sand, surf: we 'otter' play more

This past week I attended a meeting at the beach in Santa Barbara. While meetings can be dull, this...

 

No partiality?

In the bible, Peter states that God "shows no partiality" to one group of people over another (Acts...

 
 By Nancy Bacon    Community    April 1, 2017

Easter's joys ahead

Are you noticing signs of spring? I hope new things are budding that you are excited to see bloom...

 

Yoga and Soul

During Lent Tehachapi Community Church is offering "Yoga and Soul" on Tuesdays at 5:30 p.m., with...

 
 By Nancy Bacon    Community    March 4, 2017

Yoga and soul work during Lent

Dear Friends, Greetings! If you are reading this after the first of March, you have survived Mardi...

 

New Year: A new you?

Each New Year allows an opportunity to reflect on the past and set new goals for the future. What...

 

Spice it Up!

October is here: cinnamon, nutmeg, pumpkin pie spice, colorful leaves, windy days and the last full...

 

The Starry Night

Vincent van Gogh is my favorite artist. When I look at his individual deeply textured brush...

 

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