Nuances of Biblical conversations are often lost in the translation gap from Greek to English. In the following passage, Ron Simkins highlights a wordplay in Jesus’ interaction with a Biblical scholar that has important
Read More2025 begins with instruction for blessing. How to bless others. To pronounce a blessing over God’s people. Did I think that God is the only one with the authority to
Read MoreSteve and I were listening to a song yesterday, and realized to our shock that anyone under 30 was not alive when this song was popular! Yikes! How can that
Read MoreEach December, I set out a cherished family heirloom: a miniature nativity set. I call it a family heirloom, because my guess is, maybe it was someone’s family heirloom at
Read MoreI don’t really understand “blessing.” I mean, I’m trying to, and Ron’s note from last week has been working on me. What does it mean to be blessed? I think
Read MorePastor emeritus Ron Simkins refocuses our hopes and goals during this holiday season. May his words bless you as they did me. -Renée We are entering the “I wish you
Read MoreWhat is my personal journey of Advent? Together we light the candles, sing songs of waiting, and prepare our homes for Christmas. But what is happening in my heart? It
Read MoreIn my teaching “The Reign of Christ Sunday”, I referenced Jesus’ response to Pilate as recorded in John 18. When Pilate asked Jesus if he was a king, Jesus replies
Read MoreMost of us have politics on our mind these days. So, as followers of Jesus, how are we to be thinking and acting? Ron Simkins shares some of the guidelines the
Read MoreEach November we collect a special offering as an expression of gratitude to share our bounty with those in need. This year, our gifts will go to support shelter for
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