conversations with Jesus
My hungriest time of day is 4:30pm, my favorite snack hour. Think shishito peppers blistered and well-salted. Sardines on roasted tomato Triscuits. Hummus with pita chips. A soft runny Brie spread on
Read MoreMy hungriest time of day is 4:30pm, my favorite snack hour. Think shishito peppers blistered and well-salted. Sardines on roasted tomato Triscuits. Hummus with pita chips. A soft runny Brie spread on
Read MoreOliver Ferguson participated at New Covenant during the seven years he lived in Champaign, serving on the Leadership Team and contributing teachings until he moved to Minnesota in 2019. He has
Read MoreIs a “sacrifice of thanksgiving” the same as a “practice of gratitude?” I found myself wondering yesterday while reading Psalm 50. Is it merely updating the language from antiquated images
Read MoreBeing open to possibility is an important practice for my mental, emotional, and spiritual health. In high school, I called it spontaneity, choosing to embrace daily possibilities, remembering that I
Read MoreOne of the 12 apprentices that Jesus the Rabbi chose was Thomas. He doesn’t get a lot of space in the Gospels, but the space that he does receive has
Read MoreThis is one of the hardest times I’ve had coming up with what to share in a blog. I tend to have so many fabulous stories, “God truths” and reflections
Read MoreWe have changed the phrases in our logo over time; but the core of who we are, and how we abide and operate, has not and does not change! Ron
Read MoreClick and scroll down here for the amazing video on the Jubilee tab of our website that Jonathan Linder created of Saturday’s event. Carolyn Vance, secretary to the Leadership Team and the
Read MoreIn 1986 at NCF’s 10-year anniversary, Julian Rappaport presented this lovely reflection on what God had done thus far, which is now 40 years ago! If it would take too
Read MoreMarty Shupack has been a gift to NCF from the earliest days when he served as pastor and has remained a faithful member of our extended family around the world
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