Looking Back, Looking Ahead
The notion of “plateaus” in life came up in some of the story-telling that took place in our 2015 Summer Small Groups – those moments in life when we can
Read MoreWhat I was going to say…
If you were in service this past Sunday, you are already aware that I was dealing with a pretty severe episode of depression over the weekend that prevented me from
Read MoreSacraments and Stories
As you already know if you’ve been around the past few weeks, we’re spending Sunday mornings leading up to Advent discussing the various practices that act as “foundations” for our fellowship (similar
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As the end of my first year on staff at New Covenant approaches, I have been reflecting on the routines and habits that I have developed during this time. Many
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Since we recently introduced an online giving option, it seemed appropriate to take a moment to reflect on our overall approach to giving at NCF: If you’ve been around
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On the tables at the back of our sanctuary, there are small baskets alongside the communion trays and offering boxes that are simply labeled “Prayers”. Each week after service, when
Read MoreWhat Four Months as a Pastor Have Taught Me
I hope you are all able to recognize the irony in the title of this post, especially in succession to Ron’s ten-part series (which, if you haven’t done so already,
Read MoreWhat 40 years as a pastor have taught me: Love is our story (part X)
A member of our leadership team asked me recently, when you say that you are sometimes disappointed in yourself and/or in New Covenant, what are you referring to? That was
Read MoreWhat 40 years as a pastor have taught me: The scriptures should be approached with active listening & humility (part IX)
Many years of pastoring have taught me many things about the Bible that God and God’s people have saved for us through the centuries and millennia. In the past two
Read MoreWhat 40 years as a pastor have taught me: The scriptures are a gift meant for community (part VIII)
The Bible is an invaluable gift in my personal relationship with God. More importantly, it is a gift that has allowed a community of faith to be sustained for two millennium
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