by Andy Wall | Sep 29, 2024 | Articles
“Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted.” – Jesus, Matthew 5:4 “Those who do not weep, do not see.” – Victor Hugo Consider how quintessentially human tears are. Not basal tears, which nourish, shield, and lubricate our corneas. And not reflex tears,...
by Andy Wall | Sep 22, 2024 | Articles
What is the best known passage in the Bible? I suppose John 3:16 would be up there. Same with the 23rd Psalm, the Lord’s prayer, and the Golden Rule. Among Bible class smart alecks looking for an easy verse to memorize, it might be “Jesus wept”. The Ten Commandments...
by Andy Wall | Sep 20, 2024 | Announcements
Our current sermon series is titled, “The Beatitudes: Present Grace, Future Promise,” and is based on Jesus teaching in Matthew 5. During the fall months, we’re be exploring these vignettes of grace and hope. Beatitudes typically pronounce God’s favor on certain human...
by Andy Wall | Sep 15, 2024 | Articles
“So vast, without any question, is the Divine Handiwork of the Almighty Creator!” Copernicus, De Revolutionibus, 1543 Since the age of the Enlightenment, when philosophers advocated for reason as the primary authority for knowing any truth, many have pitted biblical...
by Andy Wall | Sep 8, 2024 | Articles
“Which of you desires life, and covets many days to enjoy good? Keep your tongue from evil, and your lips from speaking deceit. Depart from evil, and do good; seek peace, and pursue it.” Psalm 34:12-14 Years ago, Carrie and I got into a spat as we were getting ready...
by Andy Wall | Sep 1, 2024 | Articles
As our students begin a new school year of learning and discovery, and as we launch into our fall program of ministry, the insightful words of author Robert Fulghum seem especially appropriate for learners of all ages. “All I really need to know about how to live and...
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