Thanksgiving in the Midst of Sorrow

November 23, 2008
Have you ever wondered why things happen in your life that does not seem to make sense?  Have you ever had something happen and you ask God, ‘Why?  What good can possibly come from this?’  It is an issue that if we are honest with ourselves, we have all encountered.  It is a [...]

Saying Goodbye to Brian

November 13, 2008
There are two times at Salem when our emotions really get conflicted.  One is when we graduate one of our guys.  It is hard for us to see them leave after we have had so many months with him.  We are excited for them to return home, but we miss them and wonder [...]

Elections and Worldviews

November 4, 2008
This is an exciting time!  The election is upon us.  After months of endless campaigning, the people finally get to have their say.  Put away the polls, the pundits, and the politicians, and let the people voice their opinions through their ballots.  This is both a good thing and a bad thing.  It [...]