Hojo: For Such a Time as This
Hojo sat in his favorite chair in his family-owned coffee shop – Pappi's Place, reading his Bible. He has often wondered why God would bring him home from the mission field to this - owning and running a coffee shop. "I should be in Malaysia teaching the Bible at Grace Bible School and helping develop church leaders, not here serving coffee and baked goods," he sighed. It had been one year since he had arrived back in Charleston and inherited Papi's Place. Hojo knew the community had not yet accepted Pappi's Place becoming Pappi's Coffee Shop. They missed the old hamburger joint his father owned, and frankly, Hojo had been gone for so long that no one knew him or trusted him.
Matthew 6:19-24 Devotional
There once was a gardener who had a beautiful garden to behold. It was filled with radiant flowers and perfectly manicured fruit trees. The gardener wanted to have the best garden in the neighborhood. He was so obsessed with outdoing his neighbors that he ripped out the native trees and flowers and planted exotic species that demanded constant attention. Click Read More to continue,
Matthew 5:17-20 Devotional
In the movie Braveheart, the Scottish people are under English oppression from the domineering king, Edward the “Long-shanks. A Scottish commoner named William Wallace starts an uprising, and the people begin to see victory. Wallace becomes bold and says that the resistance will now invade England and face Long-shanks in his own land. Click Read More to continue
Matthew 5:1-12 Devotional
Imagine you're seeking comfort and clarity at a retreat center in the Hocking Hills. You sit with a group of people from different walks of life, each carrying their own burdens and stories. The retreat leader begins to speak, and His words aren't just commands; they are blessings, speaking directly to the heart of each listener. Click Read More to continue,
Stella's Rules
On Super Bowl Sunday, Stella, the puppet, has a few words to say. This is dedicated to First Presbyterian Church and their "Souper Bowl" event.