Sep 1, 2012 | Pastor's Blog
Ken Myers is a former reporter for National Public Radio who publishes a bimonthly audiozine called Mars Hill Audio Journal. It consists of a series of interviews with thought leaders in a variety of disciplines. Myers is a perceptive observer of the interplay between...
Sep 1, 2012 | Pastor's Blog
I am a glass-half-full kind of guy. Generally I can spot the first slender streak of blue that emerges in a cloudy sky. Some people see the dead rabbit under a bush; I see ripe apples on a nearby tree. There are days that do not deserve such facile optimism, but I...
Aug 30, 2012 | Pastor's Blog
Meteorological fall has arrived! Mentally, we are already preparing ourselves for the “Mad Dash” to Christmas – only 118 days. We cheer for “our” team and freely offer our opinions as to how to make them better. Homework, after school activities, homework,...
Aug 23, 2012 | Pastor's Blog |
Many of my conversations start off – or end up – with the subject of food. I sometimes think that I could base an entire successful Chancel Choir rehearsal on metaphors involving food – its preparation and consumption. After these 365 days of my...
Aug 16, 2012 | Pastor's Blog
I am a huge fan of the Olympics. Although I thoroughly enjoy the competitive aspect of this world extravaganza, I sometimes think my favorite part is hearing the back stories of how individual athletes persevered to “make it” to this point. Hands down, the most...
Aug 9, 2012 | Pastor's Blog
Last Wednesday, the adult sub-committee of the Board of Christian Education and Spiritual Formation held an Adult Sunday School pulse check. Class teachers, leaders, and other interested parties were invited to talk about what Sunday School classes are doing well,...