We have begun our first adventure into short-term online Bible study with the Letter of James! Sixty-five people signed up and received the first week’s content on Sunday evening. This month’s offering includes reflection questions, commentary notes, a weekday reading … Continue reading
The casualties from dinner covered the table but Drew and I still occupied our seats as we slowly enjoyed my first-ever batch of homemade ice cream (delicious!). The boys were busy karate-jumping into a pillow fort in the basement, which … Continue reading
June heat filled the summer evening. The air felt appropriate for a church picnic with iced lemonade and kids running in Hogan’s Fountain. But I put on my thick black robe instead of my flip flops. Standing outside on the … Continue reading
To quote one of my favorite hymns, “How Can I Keep from Singing?” Church leaders all around our country are reeling from this news about the dangers of congregational singing during this season of a global pandemic. Who are we if … Continue reading
We can’t gather together to explore ideas, but we can grow through a shared library! During each season of our Year of Freedom, we are recommending books for adults and children that can help spark conversation and ignite curiosity. For … Continue reading
Within two weeks of “healthy at home,” our boys discovered two new things about our neighborhood: a small hidden field on our bike route and the creek that runs throughout the area. Both neighborhood features became known with a specific … Continue reading
“We value a healthy community, where honest relationships provide all people safety, encouragement, acceptance and healing, and challenge us to practice gentleness, forgiveness, and continued growth.” When the church worked to create the mission, vision, and core values for “Vision … Continue reading
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When we gathered for our HVAC congregational conversation recently, I named how odd it was that we were here. Not because the need for a new HVAC system is surprising, but because this is the type of conversation that only … Continue reading
We can’t always gather in the same room to explore ideas, but we can grow by exploring books in common this year. During each season of our Year of Freedom, we are recommending a book for adults and for children … Continue reading