As we move into the middle of quarter one in 2021, I’m looking back on probably the craziest year since I’ve been alive. What can I take from everything that transpired? What did...
Brother Rich Nath
Articles by Brother Rich Nath
Beating the Holiday Blues
It’s the holiday season, 2020 edition. In previous years, maybe the hustle and bustle of shopping, cooking, cleaning, and company visiting felt overwhelming. While some of these...
Fear Not
Election Day 2020. It's a day that, regardless of how things turn out, will go down in the history books as hopefully a famous day (and not an infamous one). Writing an article...
VBS Still Goes On, Just a Little Differently
The summer months are typically the time when many of our branches and missions hold Vacation Bible School. This year, though, like many other activities, VBS (in person) was a...
Takeaways from the First Half of 2020
As I sit here and write this article, we’re coming up on the halfway mark through 2020 and also the three-month mark of our buildings being closed. Wow, what a year so far....
Spread the Good Word: John 8:36
Good Word Friday theme: Freedom and liberty Today's verse reminds us that true freedom can only be found in Jesus Christ. Freedom is an incredible gift. In the U.S., we enjoy...
Rough Times and God’s Will: Redux
As I was pondering what to write for this article, I was led to review old submissions, as maybe something I'd written previously would apply today. This one was written over six...
Type and Shadow of Christ
As we approach Easter weekend and the celebration of the resurrection of our Lord, Jesus Christ, I think about His sacrifice. Without His crucifixion, the resurrection and our...
Finding Christ Amid the Chaos
Dear brothers, sisters, and friends, Life has sure changed in the past month. The coronavirus pandemic has resulted in quarantine and isolation to slow the spread of the disease...
Spread the Good Word: 1 John 1:9
Good Word Friday Theme: Refreshment and new life Happy April! This month, we're focusing on the theme of refreshment and newness. Think back to the last time your arms were full...