I appreciate Judson Chubbuck sharing the importance of hobbies for our connection with God and wholeness as created persons. May you be inspired by his insights as well. – Renée The Heavens Declare the Glory of God The sun, moon, planets, stars and constellations are a source of awe, wonder, and peace for me. I grew
Read MoreThis week Laura Lindeman shares with us her reflections spurred from Renée’s recent teaching on “Nonviolent Atonement”. –Melissa Logsdon, NCF Associate Pastor I have always had trouble parsing the violence of animal sacrifices and Jesus’ death. Those acts of violence seem to make me want to run away from God’s wrath and forget God’s mercy
Read MoreIf you like to read, but your stack of “to read” is about to topple over OR you really can’t get through a book these days, but want to be in the know, then this book review is for you! Carolyn Vance, NCF Librarian, provides us with a detailed review of the book “White Too
Read MoreThis week’s Blog contribution comes from Judson Chubbuck. Part of the lyrics of his song say, “but eyes of faith, can perceive, That through our lives this thread can weave, Garments of love and unity.” What a great recap of what Jeff Trask referenced in his teaching this past Sunday: the disciples coming together in
Read MoreAnd God SAID, “Let there be light”, and there was light. Genesis 1:3 God spoke things into existence 11 times in Genesis chapter 1: the heavens, the earth, day, night, vegetation, animals, us, and more. I highlight this process of speaking things into existence because I want to encourage us that while speaking something up
Read MoreThank you to Vern Fein for finding this poem, “Descending Theology: The Garden” by Mary Karr. As you read this poem and reflect, know that Jesus relates to our struggles, knows our pain. May you feel the deep love of Jesus for you this week, and always! –Melissa Logsdon, NCF Associate Pastor “My soul is
Read MoreHave you ever found yourself hearing the same word in multiple places: songs, scripture, a word from a friend, a pastor…until you finally realize that maybe God is trying to get your attention to tell you something? Read on to hear Jeff’s story of a time God used multiple avenues to get a word to
Read MoreIn this week’s pastor’s note, Judson Chubbuck shares with us lessons he’s embracing in this season of grieving the death of his dog. May these lessons encourage and comfort you as you grieve big and small losses in your life. -Melissa Logsdon, NCF Associate Pastor Twenty-one years ago, we told each other, “Never again!” But
Read MoreThis week’s pastor’s note comes from Jeff Trask, NCF Adjunct Pastor. I especially appreciated Jeff bringing Fred Hampton’s story to us–a 20 year old who brought together unlikely alliances to work toward justice, and ultimately gave his life for what he believed in. May you and I be willing to live and die for what
Read MoreSharon Chubbuck, NCF Reparations Committee member, shares how our pilot project is planting seeds of reparations in our community. To learn more about this project, see the links attached in “Love Your Neighbor-An “Other” Way” online service. –Melissa Logsdon, NCF Associate Pastor Last Sunday, Pastor Renée invited NCF to support “Investing in African American Families”—a
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