Always one to plan a few months into the future, my head and heart are deep in the Easter season. Not only have I been focused on the death and resurrection of Jesus ... but I have also been reflecting on his death and resurrection ...
The Lord Goes Before His People
A few years ago, I had the privilege of traveling on a 14-day trip through Israel. For those of you who have had similar travels, you likely know the experience of seeing the ancient walls of the temple...
A few months ago I was talking with a couple about the joys and struggles of parenting. As we shared stories of our children, we began sharing our hopes and dreams for our kids.
“The aim of our charge is love that issues from a pure heart and a good conscience and a sincere faith.” 1 Timothy 1.5
In the New Year, Live, Connect, Grow, Go
Welcome to a New Year with new challenges and new opportunities, and new dependence on a Sovereign Father. Let me open our new Newsletter with some things to expect in our church family this year.
Where has the year 2021 gone? It is hard to believe that we are now in the second week of Advent! For me, the Christmas season seems strange culturally.
We are all increasingly aware of both the opportunities and challenges of living in a global economy. Ease of travel, computer technology, and the availability of the internet have redefined much of what “overseas” means.
For several months the elders on the Worship Committee have been discussing the addition of wine to our ordinary celebration of the Lord’s Table. The session (our board of elders)...
Wine in the History of the Church
It is very challenging to reflect upon the role wine may or may not have in Christian worship...Our question is practical: how was wine been used in the life of the Christian church beyond the New Testament era to the present?
Wine In the Story of Redemption
Sometimes it’s difficult to separate details central to the Bible’s story of redemption from details less central. The Bible’s teaching on God, humankind, and Jesus, are critical...
