by Guest Author | Apr 16, 2021 | MVC Story Blog
The Holy Place of Love. By Guest Author, MaryKate Morse We have a mini-woodland in our backyard, and one morning my husband, Randy, and I could hardly contain ourselves because of the creative antics of one little gray squirrel. He was doing everything in his...
by Guest Author | Feb 19, 2021 | MVC Story Blog
An Inspirational Flower – By Guest Author Phil Payne On Valentine’s day, each resident (or couple) at Covenant Living received a lovely bouquet of roses and poppies. As I looked down at one of the poppies I saw a thin ring of gold at the center. So...
by Guest Author | Jan 20, 2021 | MVC Story Blog
REFLECTIONS – By MVC Guest Author, Karen Barstow I look out the window at the last few leaves on the almond trees. As an old almond farmer, I appreciate the seasonal changes for these trees, knowing that each stage is critical in the yearly life of that tree....
by Guest Author | Dec 20, 2020 | MVC Story Blog
An Advent Series: Love By Pastor Ken Van Vliet Last month, Kelsey asked if I would consider writing a ‘love letter’ to the congregation as the final installment of our advent story blog. I have to admit, her request made me a bit squeamish. Not because I don’t love...
by Guest Author | Dec 13, 2020 | MVC Story Blog
Finding Joy during Christmas of 2020 By MVC Guest Author, Erin Nelson Advent 2020 feels like the first recorded Christmas. Darkness and uncertainty mixed with anticipation and wonder. Since our brains are wired to avoid pain, we naturally want to escape the dark...
