Like many of you, I have been on the edge of my seat all week as news reports roll out of Cleveland about the miraculous (if I may say) discovery of three missing young women. It is a story of true hope and heartache... guts and heroism winning out over the depravity of mankind. No ...
"...let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us, fixing our eyes on Jesus..."
One of the things that first attracted Sally and I to Friends Church was a 'think outside the walls' mentality. We immediately sensed that this church was unique. There was an intense desire to reach those who were not here. It was this radical passion for the&n...
In his book, Simple Church, Eric Geiger challenges church leaders to reflect on their process for discipleship... or if they even have one. That is an important question, because Jesus was clear in Matthew 28:19-20 that his followers to go out into the world and "make disciples." That ...
It came to my attention today that I recently failed to give credit where credit is due. That is an oversight that I'd like to fix! Our EPIC series is loosely based on themes borne out of a small group curriculum called Starting Point, first used by NorthPoint Ministries, but now available to ...
I've always had a special place in my heart for Thanksgiving, but my affection is growing. As a holiday it gets very little press in comparison to its bookend rivals, Halloween and Christmas. I find the fourth Thursday in November less frightful than October's month-end bash and far less ...
These notes go along with the message "The War," preached on March 17/18, 2012: In Song of Songs 5:2-8, our couple are no longer newlyweds. He no longer refers to her as his bride. The newness has worn off. Perhaps this passage seems to tell the story of a simple, meaningless ...
Recently I ran across this list of New Year's Resolutions from Dr. James Emory White of Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary. His idea was to create a list of resolutions for the church, its leaders, and anyone who wants to live a life of Christlikeness. They are INCREDIBLE! Here ...
Christmas is nearly here, and I can feel the excitement building within me. I hope that you are experiencing the same! We have several opportunities for you to participate this weekend: Christmas Eve Candlelight Service, 6:00pm Childcare for Birth-Preschool Christmas Eve ...
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