All Things New: Holy Week Devotional
This time of year before Easter is celebrated as Lent in many Christian traditions. The last week before Easter is called Holy Week. These days leading up to Easter are about remembering, renewal and redemption.
Treasures of the Heart
Ralph Waldo Emerson a poet and essayist in the 17th century said Beware what you set your heart upon For it shall surely be yours It is amazing how the heart drives our emotions our
Cast Away
A Spiritual ReflectionBruce Osborn, Director of Spiritual Development The apostle Peter was a fisherman. It was his career. More than that, it was his life. I imagine that, like most people who enjoy fishing, he
Every Day’s a Holiday
This week we celebrate our nation s independence It s one of the best holidays of the year for most everyone It s a time to reflect on the freedoms we have as a nation
Strengthening Communities for 179 Years
This month we think back on our beginnings as an international organization On June 6th 1844 the YMCA was founded by George Williams and 11 other young men who held a meeting in London that
Because He’s God
When Jesus looks at his creation I think he experiences quite a few emotions love compassion care grace mercy long suffering and so much more of those feel good ways our culture interprets who he
YMCA Sends Missions Team to Mexico for 5th Service Trip
In February 2023 the Glacial Community YMCA sent a team of nine people to Puebla Mexico as part of a mission trip partnering with the orphanage Esperanza Viva This was the YMCA s fifth team
Blameless
Apart from the cross of Jesus Christ and our faith in Him we have no way of approaching a holy God no possible way of shedding our guilt No works of our own no philosophy
Lessons Along the Journey
Written by Bruce Osborn, Director of Spiritual Development A Spiritual Reflection The Glacial Community YMCA is a unique place. Over the course of 35+ years in ministry I have served in a variety of places,