On The Journey

A BLOG FROM JOURNEY STAFF

  • July 7, 2025

    I wish that I was wiser than I am.  I am grateful for the wisdom found in the Bible.  I am also grateful for the wisdom of spiritual guides like the theologian, Frederick Buechner, whose quotes inspire me to ponder more deeply the wonder of a Jesus-like faith.  Here are some of his sayings I’ve reflected on recently that I hope might inspire you as well ... 

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  • July 1, 2025

    How was summer camp for Journey youth?  I’m so glad you asked!

     

    Our church had two students commit their lives to the Lord for the very first time.  We had many others who recommitted their lives to the Lord and even more who grew in their faith and were challenged in their faith... (Click here to read more.)

  • June 23, 2025

    There’s a bar in Boston whose official name is The Bull & Finch Pub.  It was an inspiration for the hit TV series Cheers that’s popular on Netflix.  The actor and comedian George Wendt who played Norm Peterson on Cheers recently passed away.  Whenever his character would enter the bar, the folks there would yell “Norm!”  It was a place where he was known and cared about...

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  • June 16, 2025

    Thom Rainer writes that for Generation Z and Gen Alpha, the smartphone isn’t just a tool—it’s a lifestyle.  And that lifestyle is quietly rewiring their brains, stealing their sleep, shrinking their confidence, and fueling a mental health crisis that cannot be ignored...  (Click here to read more.)

  • June 9, 2025

    A Heartfelt Thank You to Journey Church

    At Cloverdale Elementary, we are continually reminded of the incredible impact our community partners have on our school—and Journey Church is one of the shining examples of that support... 

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