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The Chapel Quotes
“The command of the Holy Spirit to all of us is to go somehow, somewhere and in some way to serve. When we are saved the Holy Spirit is going to make sure that we continue to be saved until He delivers us to heaven. The Holy Spirit is the writer and illuminator of scripture. He gifts believers to be able to do certain acts of service. There are no gifts that are superior to others.”
“We as the people of God are very diverse. It’s something celebrate, it’s something that makes us stronger. God’s plan to change the world is to work through people’s spiritual gifts, their talents and their passions. You are wired specifically and beautifully to make a very specialized impact in this world. A spiritual gift is a super-natural ability that is bestowed on Christians by the Holy Spirit for good. We all have one, and we should be on a trek to figure out what it is and how we are to make a difference. The body of Christ at its best is diverse in its functioning. You have a Spiritual gift, and you are meant to use it, or the body of Christ gets hurt. How are you using your gift? If you’re not serving you are missing out on a huge blessing in your life.”
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“Christian Stylings In Ivory” by composer-musician Don Krueger
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Devotion 11/30/2025
Our Devotion, “Tearing Her Down” is by Meghan Cousins of St. Charles, Illinois, who studied professional writing at Taylor University in Upland, Indiana.
THOUGHT FOR THE DAY: “The tongue also is a fire, a world of evil among the parts of the body. It corrupts the whole person, sets the whole course of his life on fire, and is itself set on fire by hell.” James 3:6 (NIV)
No one was supposed to get hurt. Girls were making a list of who the cutest couples in school could be. The list was passed around. Eventually, the list got to Katrina, a quiet girl who never bothered anyone. Katrina had never been confident in herself. She put herself down, making herself feel worthless. On that fateful day, Katrina realized that those thoughts were shared by her classmates. Katrina’s name was on the list, but no other name was paired with hers. No one thought enough of her even to give her a possibility.
The pairing of Katrina’s prior feelings and her new revelation that she was unloved by her classmates was what made the situation escalate. Katrina didn’t attend her classes the rest of the week. The next week the girls were called to the office. There stood a police officer and the principle with stern looks on their faces. The girls made their way to the front of the principle’s desk. He started off by saying how disappointed he was with the girls. All three girls started sobbing. Katrina had killed herself the day the list was released. Her anguish was too much for her to handle. One phrase resonated in everyone‘s mind: “Words can kill.”
PRAYER: Lord, please help me keep a tighter reign on my tongue. Let me use my words to build others up by showing them your love; in Christ, I pray. Amen.
Book Review 11/26/2025
This Book Review is by Theresa M. Hughes, a professional writing major at Taylor University.
The Return: Northkill Amish (Book Two)
By J. M. Hochstetler and Bob Hostetler
Sheaf House Publishers, PB, 230 pages
Beginning where the first book left off, this historical novel follows the lives of Jakob Hochstetler and his two sons, Joseph and Christian. Having been captured by local Indian tribes and now separated from his sons, Jakob struggles with plans of escape while longing to learn what happened to his boys. Joseph and Christian are each forced to grapple with their religious faith in the midst of the Indian’s religion and their new homes among their captors.
Nicely paced and engaging, this book draws together historical elements, cultural differences, and internal human struggles. The Return puts the reader into the shoes of the characters, showcasing how difficult the decisions are that the Hochstetlers have to make. It guides the readers through their own beliefs by exploring the minds and emotions of each of these fictional characters. This book continues to deliver well written descriptions and dialogue that make the setting and times come alive in the mind of the reader.
The Return masterfully paints a picture of the life of Jakob Hochstetler and his family, with the bulk of the book spanning nine years. It forces readers to examine feelings related to racism and cultural differences, as well as human love, forgiveness and self-sacrifice. Competently bringing together the genres of historical, Christian, and Amish fiction, The Return is a sequel worth reading.
This book forces readers to grapple with the morality of hard decisions that do not have simple yes or no answers. It looks at issues from varied perspectives, showing the reader multiple interpretations of individual dilemmas. This book also highlights the idea that God has a plan in the end; no matter what happens, He can be trusted.
Suggested audience is ages 13 and up because this book tends to dwell on internal struggles and not as much on external action. However, it would be entirely possible for a younger reader to learn from and enjoy this book in regard to American history and theological ponderings.
Review used by permission of Evangelical Church Library Association (ECLA)
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