Author: Ron Simkins
Ron Simkins
– March 5, 2024
In this second installment from Ron Simkins, he delves into the biblical meaning of justice and how we can rightly carry out justice as part of how to live in right relationships, as God desires for us.–Melissa Logsdon, NCF Associate Pastor In my previous article, I suggested that the Hebrew word (and its New Testament
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Ron Simkins
– January 30, 2024
This is the beginning of a series on Relationships: Some Key Words in the Bible written by Ron Simkins. Watch for the next installment to be posted next month. –Melissa Logsdon #1 RIGHTEOUSNESS—RIGHT RELATIONSHIPS Righteousness is relating to others in a manner that allows the relationship to thrive and grow. Recently, I have been both
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Ron Simkins
– July 4, 2023
I appreciate how pastor emeritus Ron Simkins thinks deeply about complex issues, and more importantly, how he continues to seek Jesus’ leading in every area of life.-Renée PROUD TO BE AN AMERICAN FOLLOWING JESUS on the 4th of July, 2023? When I don’t place my hand on my heart during the national anthem, or when
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Ron Simkins
– February 12, 2023
Renée asked me to write about something that is on my mind. Not surprisingly, since Donna’s passing into God’s next realm, and as more and more family and friends pass, wondering about God’s future is often on my mind. So, I decided to share with you a poem that I wrote over 25 years ago
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Ron Simkins
– January 17, 2023
I appreciate Ron Simkins’ reflection below about Jesus being CREATIVELY CONSISTENT and CONSISTENTLY CREATIVE, as we consider this theme for 2023. May it inspire you as well. –Renée I find myself thinking quite a bit about Renée’s recent teaching theme: Creatively Consistent and Consistently Creative. Either Jesus was very dull and unable to notice apparent
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Ron Simkins
– October 3, 2022
As our Jewish sisters and brothers observe “Yom Kippur”—the day of atonement, Ron shares a reflection based on the translations “Atonement,” “Propitiation,” “Covering” which translate Kapher (Hebrew) and Hiliasterion (Greek). May we learn to love God and neighbor more through these words. -Renée God’s gift of atonement in both the Old Testament and the New Testament is often
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Ron Simkins
– August 29, 2021
A note from retired pastor Ron Simkins, with love. -Renée Hi friends far and near. Renée asked if I would write a pastoral note about something I have been thinking about recently. As many of you know, New Covenant has always attempted to take seriously the Living God, the human Jesus, the Spirit of God
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Ron Simkins
– June 22, 2021
Renée asked me if I would share one of my postings from Facebook as part of the pastoral letter this week. -Ron Simkins Without doubt, my thoughts these days are deeply impacted by the fact that one year ago my wife who I love more than words can convey was in hospice and beginning a physical
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Ron Simkins
– November 10, 2016
An “editor’s note” from Renée Antrosio, Co-Pastor at New Covenant Fellowship: In times of change and uncertainty, I am thankful for the ongoing contributions of our founding pastors to steady and encourage us. Last Sunday we focused on God establishing and renewing covenants throughout scripture, particularly in times of crisis, as a promise of God’s faithfulness to the
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Ron Simkins
– September 16, 2016
Recently commissioned co-pastor Renée Antrosio and Pastor Emeritus Ron Simkins dialogue on images of Jesus and absence of crosses in the New Covenant Fellowship sanctuary. Renée: There are so many other images that Jesus uses for himself in the gospels, how did the cross come the major symbol of Christianity? Ron: I think we have
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