the Bible is not boring
“Pastor, the Bible is boring and hard to read. There are names and places I can’t pronounce, and it’s full of strange events I don’t understand. I just can’t get into it.” My friend, I’ve heard this before, and I …
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weekly update
Hope you are well! Last Sunday we studied “being filled with the Spirit” from Ephesians 5:15-21 at the 9:30 hour and I preached from 1 Peter 2:11-12, “You are sojourners and exiles.” You can find the sermon audio at the …
no fear, no guilt
These are some insights from a missionary in Europe. Although he applies it to his situation overseas, the ideas can be applied wherever we find ourselves. We are always “on mission” for God, not matter where we live or travel.…
best days, worst days
What’s the best day you ever had? Can you think of a few best days? Some of my best days were the day I got my first full-time teaching job, the day I got married, the days my kids were …
new sermon audio
New sermon audio can be found at the tab above.…
following God into anything
We continue to remember “God is in charge” as we plant and grow in our church. This article is a good reminder to “keep on keeping on.”
…Are you overwhelmed by the enormity of the church-planting task? Remember your King.
This Is Our Time
This Is Our Time is a powerful and insightful book. It’s philosophical, historical, and cultural analysis is thought-provoking and penetrating. It is well-written, including narrative, biographical, and factual passages, engaging the reader to further think and discuss and live out …
purpose in life
What is my purpose in life? What am I here for, what am I designed for? What role do I play? These questions can swirl about often in our minds, especially when a close friend or family member passes on. …
I love you and you’re wrong.
I am reading Trevin Wax’s new book, This Is Our Time, to review for BH Publishing. I was struck by these words on page 40:
…At its best the church should include people you don’t like very much, people
American Island Days
We will NOT have church at OCC on Sunday, August 19. Please join us for American Island Days at America Creek Campground at 10:00 am. In case of rain, we will meet at United Church of Christ in Chamberlain.