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Most spiritual development books I’ve read take a matter-of-fact approach and read more like a staunch “how to” than an engaging novel. The Divine Adventure is different!  Pulling teachable moments from her own experiences, Rebecca embellishes the scene, drawing us in as she seamlessly weaves in Biblical truth amid the beauty of her prose.    FAVORITE QUOTE:  “When our hearts are truly after God, we discover that His intentions are kind: He equips, listens, understands, and will never leave us alone. He’s a good Father who has no orphans — He loves to help His children.”   ABOUT THE BOOK:  Each of the 12 spiritual practices focuses on spiritual traits necessary for a fruitful relationship with God. These are key areas of our spiritual lives that can get muddied or off track. The one that spoke the most to me is Pilgrimage: The Lost Art of Adventuring with God. Rebecca

ReBUILD Huntington “Sometimes, you have to give people the help where they are and not wait till they get to where you think they should be.” Our goal at ReBUILD is to build relationships with the people in the neighborhood. Through that relationship, we can tell them about the love that Jesus has for them! NO MATTER WHAT! Our mission statement is simple “Love Like Jesus.” We do this by hosting neighborhood events like cookouts, movie nights, Thanksgiving dinners, etc. In doing these, we hope to become friends with our neighbors and live in community with them. ReBUILD… B-build relationships U-unify the community I-instill values L-love like Jesus D-disciple people Listen to Paul and Renee Law’s Interview about ReBUILD:    You can connect with ReBUILD on social media through their Facebook page ____________________________________________________________  

River Cities Community Church started a new ministry called Kids Helping Kids. One project this new ministry is working on is a Community Garden. Like all the Kids Helping Kids projects, the gifts of food will include a gospel component such as tracts and invitations to our worship services and special events.              The kids will help plant, cultivate, and harvest a variety of vegetables. Brief lessons will be taught from God’s Word that relates to planting, sowing, watering, and the harvest to make physical connections to spiritual truths. Listen to our Community Matters Interview with Ronda Shockley:   To find out more about the garden project, visit their webpage.  

Faith is a foundation word for our Christian heritage. It’s the catalysis grace needs for salvation (Ephesians 2:8), and without out it, it is impossible to please God (Hebrews 11:6). Great Faith can bring healing, like the woman with the bleeding issue (Mark 5:34), and small amounts can move mountains (Matthew 17:20). Faith is the substance of things hoped for and the evidence of things not seen. Hebrews 11:1 Visible Faith beacons people to follow Christ. Our Faith, great or small, is honored by God and multiplied by His faithfulness to us. If you need a faith booster, read Hebrews 11 and see all the evidence listed on behalf of Biblical legends who were people just like you and me. Their Faith was in the very same God we serve today. He has not diminished in power nor changed in His tolerance of sin. He is faithful.   __________________________________________ Susan

There is a place in the Appalachian Mountains that my family and I go to frequently. One of my sons works there right now. There are several different routes you can take to get there. One has a very winding road called “The Tail of the Dragon.” It is an 11-mile stretch of road with 318 curves. The first time I drove it, it was by accident. The curves were so vast that the road fell off of GPS. I kind of panicked for a second or two, but then recognized, I grew up in a state called “Mountain Mama” (WV) I’ve got this.  It turned into a fun drive, and I’ve driven that way on purpose a few more times. The only downside is that the driver doesn’t get to enjoy the scenery, but the journey has a beauty of its own.  The road ahead may be new or

What is The Neighborhood? The Neighborhood’s aim is to provide a safe, secure, clean, and convenient one-stop center for those in need of assistance in the northeastern Kentucky region. Part of the mission’s goal is to increase employability and reduce the risk of homelessness for families in the region. With multiple nonprofits located together in a common location, The Neighborhood can facilitate access to services and help meet the needs of families served. The Neighborhood routinely serves hundreds of people daily.   Listen to our Community Matters interview with Director Todd Young: For more information, check out their Facebook page or visit their website.    The Neighborhood 2516 Carter Ave. Ashland, KY 41101 Phone: (606) 327-5677