Blessing and Favor
I 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 MoreHappiness or Blessing
Pastor 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 MoreInto our Hearts
What 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 MoreThe Kingdom Among Us
In 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 MoreDeveloping a Theology of Politics
Most 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 MoreProviding Shelter, a Thanksgiving offering
Each 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
Read Morescarcity of humility
Who is my enemy? Did no one ask Jesus that question? Was the answer obvious- the foreign occupying Empire? But there were so many different responses to the common enemy
Read MoreA Call to Fast
“If not now, when?” says the sticker by my sink. In today’s note, Vern Fein encourages us to fast and pray for our nation this week before the election. What
Read MoreGOD AND OUR “HEART”
Pastor Emeritus Ron Simkins challenges us to attend to our hearts, allowing God to reorient our deepest selves to living the way God wants us to live, with tamed hearts
Read MoreWelcoming Week: Making Immigrant Inclusion a Reality
This week we hear from Carolyn Vance on her involvement in the New American Welcome Center’s Welcoming Week and their goal to make immigrant inclusion a reality. –Melissa Logsdon, NCF
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