A God Made in Our Image
/Who we picture God to be says a lot about how we assume things should be. In today’s post, we unpack this and begin to plot a way forward.
Read MoreWho we picture God to be says a lot about how we assume things should be. In today’s post, we unpack this and begin to plot a way forward.
Read MoreWhen Frank Bennett was still with us, he lent me two journals filled with sermon ideas he was working on. Here is one of them.
Read MoreThis week I was asked to pray over someone for healing with the other deacons, anointing them with oil. This is what I have learned that this right is about.
Read MoreThe forces of God are at work all around you, Evelyn Rodgers reminds us today. Perhaps we should spend more time focusing on the work of God on our behalf and living accordingly.
Read MoreOn January 29th, we held A Quiet Night of Music at the Church With Fender Hill and the BCJS Experience. It was fantastic! Check the recording out!
Read MoreThere are two accounts of the Christmas story in scripture, both of which focus on very different details. Together, though, they paint a bigger picture of who Jesus Christ will be.
Read MoreThis coming week marks the 200th sermon I have written since coming to MacGregor EMC. Here are some of the ones I remember clearest, good and bad.
Read MoreThis week we take all that we have learned about what it means to live in faithfulness, and we bring it together to see how it can impact our lives today.
Read MoreWe continue on talking about what it means to live in faithfulness to God by looking at the story of the fall in Genesis three.
Read MoreThis week Jeff reflects on how a lot can be learned about freedom and power by reflecting on music because the best understanding of both can be found in rest.
Read MoreWhat does it mean to live in faithfulness? To answer that question requires us to start at creation itself.
Read MoreRecently I had the opportunity to talk about faithfulness at Valley View Bible Camp. From the talk, an interesting question emerged: What does it mean to have faith?
Read MoreIn this post, Evelyn Rodgers looks toward heaven, asking us if we are excited as well as prepared.
Read MoreFollowing the pandemic, many of us have lost hope in what is to come. There is a way to get that hope back, and doing that can change our lives.
Read MoreEvery year on Palm Sunday, we wave our branches re-enacting the story of when Jesus entered Jerusalem. But have you ever wondered what you are saying to the world when you do this?
Read MoreThe end of public health orders (and other laws) give opportunity for freedom-loving and boundary-loving people to re-negotiate their relationships.
Read MoreThis week Jeff wraps up some thoughts on technology, prayer, music, and what God hopes for.
Read MoreIn this week's blog, Jeff thinks about patience in moderation.
Read MoreEver wondered which Bible translation you should get? Here is a guide to help you out.
Read MoreIn the opening of his gospel, there are two pregnancy announcements that Luke wants us to compare. One of the lessons we can learn from doing this will do us well to learn.
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