Apr 26, 2018 | Pastor's Blog
When my family moved to Detroit, Michigan just before my junior year in High School, my dad decided to jump in and help chaperone youth events. I remember being on a youth retreat and we were playing a run around game where we would handcuff people with Duct Tape to...
Apr 19, 2018 | Pastor's Blog
This week I’ve been reflecting on our worship experience from this past Youth Sunday. First, what an amazing job our fine youth did in leading us! Confident, warm, wise, professional, thoughtful, inspiring… just a few adjectives that came to mind as I worshiped...
Apr 13, 2018 | Pastor's Blog
“For it is in God that we live and move and have our being.” – Acts 17:28 Since I was in the 11th grade this has been my favorite Bible verse. Just before the 11th grade my family move from Knoxville, Tennessee to Detroit, Michigan and I had a very lonely start...
Apr 12, 2018 | Pastor's Blog |
She was twelve years old, but she had the demeanor of an adult. She spoke clearly and unequivocally about her fear, and about her hope. She wanted the adults in her life to make wise decisions about her safety. She asked for help and support, since she had no power…...
Apr 6, 2018 | Missions, Pastor's Blog
One Wednesday evening last fall at our Thoughtful Faith Community series we were privileged to have as our guest speaker—Joshua Hearne. Joshua and his wife, Jessica, live in Danville, Va. and minister to a wide community of people they refer to as Grace and Main. I...
Apr 5, 2018 | Pastor's Blog |
Last week, as Louise and I were walking to our car in a Short Pump parking lot, we encountered a good friend who was in her car, preparing to exit the lot. Actually, I was looking into this person’s car and wondering why she was slowing down and waving at us. I...
