We decided to share a family moment and take the opportunity to point out some of the backstory to Star Wars. Read more
We decided to share a family moment and take the opportunity to point out some of the backstory to Star Wars. Read more
Word Study: featuring the sketches of Cruz Read more
What are spiritual practices? How do we recognize and participate in the ways that God is transforming us? Read more
. . . a brief word study on righteousness Texts, KJV: Romans 14.17; 2 Corinthians 5.21, 6.14; Proverbs 14.34 Rev. Jared V. Ingle: On Righteousness in Context* i. The nature of righteousness is often a topic of scholastic dialogue. Kevin Kinghorn shares the two classical Christian views. Imputed Righteousness is credited to us. Imparted Righteousness means that we are made righteous (“Sanctification As Taught by John Wesley,” presentation for Asbury Theological Seminary: Basic Christian Doctrine, 2017, p. 57). ii.... Read more
What do you think when you hear the phrase “Let’s go!” as compared to “Let’s go home!”? There are times when I like to just pull out of the driveway without a plan. This type of spontaneity can be frowned upon by others, especially my passenger/s. There’s a world of difference when driving, or going along for the ride, between hearing someone say “Let’s go!” as opposed to “Let’s go home!” Over the years, I have usually been the one... Read more
This month, there is a growing sense of expectation as people are praying every day for our congregation. We’re calling on God to instill dreams and hope in us, and rekindle vision, as we reach our city. Approach First Sunday, 02.26.17 we started MtZ March Prayer Month. We offered the invitation. One of our Elders remained at the altars with a clipboard and a March calendar. We called our congregation to action. We asked them to pray for one day... Read more
Last year, Crystal started something new. Perhaps it will grow into a family tradition. She simply calls it, the “Jar of Happiness,” a jar with slips of colored paper beside it. Don’t let the simplicity fool you, because the slips of paper are opportunities for any member of the family to write out little things they’re thankful for. The jar becomes the happy collection of these incredible notes throughout the year. At the close of 2013, we sat around the table and... Read more
As part of a project, we tried something new. We selected a book and invited another couple to join us. We set up a private group for the four of us on Facebook. Read more
As January draws to a close, many are still looking forward to the new year. The resolutions of others have already been tried by fire. Some are participating in Church-wide fasts. I want to take a moment, step out of the usual format, and reflect on 2012. After some conversations with the family, we came up with a top 10 list for 2012. These are the great events, local hot spots, and traditions we enjoyed. Perhaps these snippets will spark... Read more
1 Timothy 2.1-2: I urge, then, first of all, that requests, prayers, intercession and thanksgiving be made for everyone – for kings and all those in authority, that we may live peaceful and quiet lives in all godliness and holiness (New International Version). Little is known about Athenagoras of Athens. It is uncertain when he was born or died, but he lived in the second half of the second century. He is known to be an Athenian philosopher who... Read more
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