The Orchard

04/16/2021

Just because we can do it, should we? I think Christians should ask this question much more than we do. So, what about "on-line" church? Should we? Click below to read the 4 minute article.

The things we add into our lives have the potential to be beneficial or disruptive. Just because we can do it, should we? Read more ...

04/08/2021

Our mid-week reflection considers how we try to squeeze God into a busy life, and fail. Click below to read the 3 minute article.

Have you ever considered that God is far away because you aren't really seeking him? Read more ...

03/27/2021

Spend some time trusting God even when there isn't an emergency in your life. Click below to read the 4 minute article.

God wants our trust to flow just as powerfully on our ordinary days as on those days that are dark, scary, or painful. Read more ...

03/24/2021

When we watch a large flock of birds, we are looking at an illustration of the mind of Christ. This week's focus on the Word of God is from James 3:13-18. Click below to read the 4 minute article.

When we watch a large flock of birds, we are looking at an illustration of the mind of Christ. Read more ...

11/25/2020

Nice to see the work of the Church of God movement, which we are part of at The Orchard.

10/15/2020

Our mid-week reflection takes a look at the common attitude of "asintomatic" Christians - those who struggle with the same sins year after year, never growing or changing. That's not how being a Christian works. Click below to read the 4 minute article.

An asintomatic Christian is infected with sin, but they just don’t display it to anyone in their Christian circles. Read more ...

09/24/2020

During the pandemic, it is reported that a third of church-goers have totally disconnected. What was their connection?

This week's focus on the Word of God is from Romans 12:1-8. Click below to read the 4 minute article.

During the pandemic, it is reported that a third of church-goers have totally disconnected. What was their connection? Read more ...

09/17/2020

Our mid-week reflection considers our actions whenever we face a difficult situation. Do we aim to have pain end quickly so that we can get back to our painless normal, or do we want our faith to grow? Click below to read the 8 minute article.

When we face difficulties and always seek the quickest path back to peace and comfort, weak faith will stay weak. Read more ...

09/15/2020

This week's focus on the Word of God is from 1 Timothy 1:5-7. Click below to read the 4 minute article.

Without love, are you sure the truth you speak is really truth? Read more ...

09/01/2020

This week's focus on the Word of God is from Ephesians 4:25-32. Click below to read the 4 minute article.

Sticks and stones may break my bones, but words will never hurt me. Not true. Read more ...

08/28/2020

Our mid-week reflection considers a modern day lesson for the church that is embedded in the ancient story of Nehemiah. It highlights loneliness and suffering. Click below to read the 5 minute article.

An encouragement to find a 'me' around you, and sincerely invite them to engage in a 'we'. Read more ...

08/17/2020

This week's focus on the Word of God is from 1 Corinthians 10:23-24. Click below to read the 3 minute article.

A decision may not be the one you prefer, but it is what others need. Read more ...