Sunday…the culmination of a week’s worth of preparation

by Steve

Today was a really good Sunday!  It started with Sunday School, where the class I teach had about 20 participants this morning, all interested in learning about Jesus through the series Saving Jesus, produced by the guys at “Living the Questions.”  Today’s focus was on “who is Jesus?” and the primary presenter on the video [...]

Rescue…or Empowerment?

by Steve

In my devotional reading this morning, I wrestled with the following question:  What is it that human beings need most?  Rescue, or empowerment?  The popular wisdom says the correct answer is empowerment, based on the biblical idea that we are fallen creatures, a la the story of Adam and Eve.  The other answer, however, is [...]

INTRODUCTION

by Steve

Welcome to the newest addition to our website!  A few weeks ago, I asked my son, Zack, about starting a blog.  I wanted a way to interact with you on a daily basis, sharing with you my thoughts as I work my way toward Sunday each week.  Most of you know that I do a [...]

ASH WEDNESDAY

by Steve

It was a dark and stormy night (not very original, but I think it’s the way Snoopy began his writing career!)  That was Wednesday… Ash Wednesday, the beginning of Lent.  It was 6:55, and besides me, there were 5 people in the sanctuary peparing to have ashes smeared on their foreheads.  I was worried.  I knew this [...]