by Pastor Christopher Hamlin My mother, Doris Vivian Cornelius Hamlin, suffered a lot. She had a stroke on the day her second son, Ricardo, got married. The Lord blessed her. She recovered with no residual evidence of the stroke. Later she became ill and her gall bladder had to be removed. She was diagnosed with breast cancer and she championed and soldiered through the disease. My mother, like many women, knew the effects of sickness and disease. She was diagnosed with a p

On Tuesday, September 22, 2026, we entered the season of autumnal equinox. This season is characterized by the slower growth of plants, cooler temperatures, and changes in the rhythms of human life. Most things slow down! I will admit that this is my favorite time of the year. Slowing down offers the opportunity to be more observant of our surroundings, especially nature. The leaves fall. Grass becomes dormant. To prepare for the colder months of winter, squirrels and other a