Who is the church?
By Ron Simkins, from his teaching on January 31, 2010 In my teaching this week, I suggested that any fellowship/church that is attempting to follow Jesus must be (1) a
Read MoreDoes loving others involve a cost?
– By Jim Linder, from his teaching at NCF on January 24 In last week’s teaching I made three points: 1) God has fallen in love with humanity, 2) We
Read MoreJesus Wants Both Oneness and Diversity
– By Ron Simkins, from his teaching at New Covenant on January 17, 2010 Jesus wants oneness and diversity in the body of Christ. Is there a reason to begin
Read MoreFour Reasons to Begin Again
A New Year presents hope of a new beginning, a fresh start, an opportunity to fulfill past shortcomings or enhance present conditions, or even plan for a better future. I
Read MoreWhen Jesus is knocking (and he always is)
This past Saturday, many of us from New Covenant had the opportunity to be “bell ringers” for the Salvation Army. The experience was enlightening (even though our pastor Jeff managed
Read MoreTruth, science, reason & faith
We want to be a fellowship where the mind is a part of our faith and faithfulness, and where questions, wonderings, doubts, and thinking are all welcome. Below is part
Read MoreThe adopted, extended family of God
Laura Brennemann was our visiting speaker this past Sunday, and I was personally appreciative and challenged by her words. Thanks, Laura. – Ron Simkins I hope many of you were
Read MorePraying that our eyes will be healed
In my teaching Sunday, as part of the series on Ephesians, I asked us to pray the following prayers so that the Lord can make us the “Body of Christ”—the
Read MoreWhy do you pray?
At 62 years of age, this is the first blog post I have ever written. It feels intimidating to ponder what, if anything, I have to add to the billions
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