“Lord, help us to see You from Your high tower”

By Nancy Patten Today, May 13th, was the day, 76 years ago, that my parents were married, in the midst of WW II and a thunderstorm. Their groomsman was wearing his military uniform that had been soaked by the rain. William and Wilma Barr—Papa and Mama Barr to many of you who knew them and … Read more

The J-Stroke for Course Correction

canoe & paddle

By Nancy Patten Mark had such a gift to use visible things to help illustrate the ways of God. I remember a message he shared at the chapel one summer that was refreshed to me yesterday.  He had a paddle in his hands and was sharing about how the “j-stroke” in paddling a canoe was … Read more

Renewing the Song Within Me

mark's guitar

By Nancy Patten Since God took Mark home to be with Him, I have felt that my song within me has been affected. My 46 years with him were filled with singing with him…worshiping the Lord together. I felt that I had lost my “partner” in so many things, but most of all in singing. … Read more