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The Spiritual Pitfalls and Challenges of Being Single
This is part 3 of our blog series on biblical singleness. Our last post covered some of the spiritual benefits of being single. Now, let's...
What If I’m Wrong? – Seeking Truth in Contentious Times
One issue that always amazes me about first-century Israel from my safe twenty-first-century perspective is how many Jews, even those who...
Practical Tips for an Impactful Digital Fast
In a world constantly buzzing with digital noise, taking a step back through a digital fast can be a refreshing way to refocus on what...
Unplug & Explore: 36 Fun Things to Do Around Erie, PA Without Screens
Tired of endless scrolling, binge-watching, and screen time overload? Or maybe you want to try a digital fast away from social media and...
Missional Living: 10 Powerful Questions to Spark Meaningful Conversation in Your Daily Life
This post provides additional tips and resources from Pastor Derek's sermon, A Rhythm of Missional Living. Living missionally isn’t just...
The Cycle of Forgiveness: A New Year’s Resolution
Statistically, most New Year’s Resolutions come crashing down sometime in the middle of January, so sometimes I find it ironic that while...
Why You Can’t Afford to Skip Daily Bible Reading
It’s easy to dismiss daily Bible reading as just another task on an already overcrowded to-do list. After all, we live in a culture that...
4 Ways to Live “Ready” for The End Times
The end is near! The end is near! Jesus is coming soon! So … now what? Most Christians have a growing sense of the imminence of Christ’s...
I Miss the Bells: A Prayer for Peace This Christmas
I grew up in a small town in Central Indiana in the 60’s and 70’s. As is true of many small towns, there is one section that becomes a...
The Spiritual Benefits of Being Single
This is part 2 of our blog series on biblical singleness in the church. You can check out part one and the others in the series here! In 1...
Expanding your Prayer Vocabulary this Christmas
Christmas is a time for lists. Lists of gifts to buy. Lists of guests to invite to the Christmas party. Lists of friends’ addresses who...
God Bless the Bland: Understanding Thanksgiving in the Middle
My mother was an amazing woman. She was an excellent teacher, a wonderful musician, and a caring, dedicated wife and mother. However,...