North Madison
Congregational
Church

“May I have the pleasure of this dance?” In 7th grade ballroom dancing school when asked that question, I accepted nervously — fervently...

I love the story of the little girl in church school who was totally engrossed in her drawing.  When questioned, she declared  “I am...

Do you have a treasure chest in your memory of PEAK EXPERIENCES??? By that, I mean those special moments in life which somehow touch...

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It’s two weeks after Easter…  and one night, Jesus drops in at your house.  He says he is making the rounds of NMCC folks, because it has...

If someone asked you —  “When was the last time you experienced a miracle?”  — what would you answer? 1.       Never.  Miracles are only...

Many years ago, Michael and David walked into church one day… They  were new in town and were interested in attending our church and...

“That tree REALLY  needs to go….”  our arborist has told us, as he gazes  at the large crabapple tree in our backyard.  “It’s in pretty...

It is MARCH  …. YAAAAAAAY!   I can smell SPRING!!! I know… I know…  I am fully aware that we can still have snow in March (and April !)....

Is there any more enticing sight than a tree loaded with juicy, bright red apples?  Indeed, the image below — an “inspiration drawing”...

If you were the kind of kid who got into trouble now and then, you might possibly have heard these words… “YOU’RE GROUNDED!!!“ This ...

When I was in grade school (the “olden days!”), Valentine’s Day was a BIG DEAL.  Preparations began weeks ahead when we decorated a big...

When I was in youth choir at church, we were handed a new choral anthem which made everybody chuckle.  Since most of us had pets, seeing...

Sometimes when you are sorting through “stuff,” you find the perfect thing at the perfect time... Upon lifting the lid of an old trunk...

From a young age, THOMAS DORSEY (1899-1993) simply SOAKED UP music!! A “P.K.” — preacher’s kid  —with a mom who played the organ for...

Well, my friends — Christmas has come and gone! Gifts were selected, bought, wrapped and given. Cookies baked. Family and friends...

If you were to see this picture, what holiday might you think was being celebrated? HALLOWEEN, of course!  But, NO… it is NOT!! ...

How do YOU like to welcome in the new year?  In Brazil, everyone wears white — and jumps over 7 waves — making a wish on each one… In the...

It’s CHRISTMAS!! — a day of amazing news! The angel said: “Fear NOT! Look — I being you GOOD NEWS... your Savior is born!” When was the...

Have you ever watched a child jump in a puddle?  It is like watching PURE UNADULTERATED JOY!!! When we were little, the simplest thing...