by Chuck Orwiler | Aug 15, 2017 | WGA Blog
Where Grace Abounds has been a part of the faith journey of our church for a long time. We have stood alongside Mary Heathman, the founder of WGA, from the beginning. For years, I served as the senior pastor of our church, and would like to share our...
by Mary Heathman | Aug 10, 2017 | WGA Blog
It is always a privilege to speak at my own church, especially when it is about some element of growing closer, deeper, more in tune with Jesus Christ. Last Sunday I shared along the lines of our identity in Christ. What follows are a few excerpts from that sermon. ...
by Scott Kingry | Aug 8, 2017 | WGA Blog
Brene Brown “Wholehearted living is about engaging with our lives from a place of worthiness. It means cultivating the courage, compassion and connection to wake up in the morning and think, ‘No matter what gets done and how much is left undone, I am enough.’ It’s...
by Roger Jones | Aug 3, 2017 | WGA Blog
A couple of weeks ago, we began discussing the concept of self care as an antidote to addiction. Addiction is often fueled by self neglect, whether in our spiritual life, our physical bodies, or our emotional health and relationships. We turn to unhealthy behaviors...
by Scott Kingry | Jul 28, 2017 | WGA Blog
“In Isaiah 61, the prophet invites the people of Israel to see God differently. Historically, the nation is in exile under the Babylonians, the city of Jerusalem in ruins. Foretold judgement has come, and the people of God are struggling to find hope. Isaiah speaks...
by Roger Jones | Jul 27, 2017 | WGA Blog
Two weeks ago, an interview with author of The Message and former pastor Eugene Peterson made the headlines. In the interview, Peterson was asked if he would perform a same-sex wedding, and his reply was simply, “Yes.” You can read that interview here. Day One: The...
