I HOPE YOU FEEL FREE TO QUESTION/DOUBT. GOOD QUESTIONS #4
Before I share what Renée suggested that I share in this blog, I want to apologize for something I did not make clear in my last blog. As I said,
Read Morebut we have love
I don’t have all the answers, but I have love. In a recent blog, Ron Simkins shared how having questions that we bring TO God can strengthen our relationship WITH
Read Moredrinking from the spring
The summer I was six years old, we moved to property in the Bull River country of Montana. I grew up playing by that river, was baptized in that river, crossed over
Read MoreGood Questions Give Us An Opportunity To Grow-Part 3
I usually choose to save my conclusion until I reach the end of what I write, but this time I want to state the main point up front. I think
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What are the consequences of Easter? How does the resurrection change our minds, hearts and actions? When we are freed from fear of death, and forgiveness releases us from guilt,
Read MoreScattering (and re-gathering) believers
In this pastor’s note, Jim Linder reflects on parallels of the early church and the origins of our fellowship. May the testimony of God’s work in our lives these many years encourage
Read MoreChoices & Assurance: A lesson from my dog
Most mornings start predictably the same way, with few variations. I have my morning routine to prepare myself for the day ahead and to prepare for my dog’s day as
Read MoreJesus who I love but sometimes do not like
Renée’s wonderful and challenging teaching yesterday started me thinking about a reality that I visit and revisit periodically. I dearly love Jesus, but there are times when I don’t particularly
Read Moretrickle to a river
Water oozing out from under the threshold on the east side. Not a lot, but a steady flow. No small leak. If this was my house, I’d be on the
Read MoreThank Goodness!
Today I got up feeling not so happy. Not so joyful. Not so grateful. I felt tired. And sick. And “sick and tired” of being sick and tired. “Don’t worry:
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