Interview by Michelle Greene
Randy Fishell, the former and interim editor of Guide magazine, illustrated and wrote Tucker Digs In. In the fictional story, middle-schooler Tucker Barnes can’t wait to use his metal detector and find buried treasure. Tucker and his friends try to avoid bullies and learn how to treasure hunt while digging into the importance of prayer.
In our interview with Fishell, he shared where he found his inspiration for the book.
He suggests the following are 10 of the most spiritual things you can do:
Find out more by watching the full sermon below.
Editorial by Celeste Ryan Blyden
It’s hard to believe we are still living through a pandemic. Despite all human effort, this virus is relentless and unwilling to relinquish its global grip and march of pain. When you consider the lives lost—more than 5 million worldwide—the families devastated and the economic impact, it’s easy to wonder, what’s next?
Josué Sánchez, a former pastor of the Chesapeake Conference, uses creativity to cope with and battle his depression. Watch a video of his story below and see more of his cartoons at josuesanchez.com.
Want to grow closer to God in 2022? Here are some tips that can help, from Ricardo Bacchus, features editor of the Columbia Union Visitor.
1. Schedule a regular check-in time with a prayer partner.
2. Listen to Christian music or a daily audio Bible at work, as you exercise or travel.
3. Plan a date with God, then keep it.
4. Find a distraction-free environment for worship time.
5. Prayer walk during your lunch or break times.
6. Participate in the Columbia Union 2022 Scripture Memorization plan, found on our Columbia Union Conference app, that invites members to learn Bible verses that are centered around praise.