by Derek Sanford | Dec 30, 2024 | Uncategorized
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 return. Global political posturing, natural catastrophes increasing in frequency and intensity, a worldwide communication network...
by Bill Hunter | Dec 17, 2024 | Uncategorized
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 hub of churches. Logansport, IN, was no exception. In one spot, you could see the towers of Presbyterian, Methodist, Catholic, and...
by Derek Sanford | Dec 10, 2024 | Uncategorized
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 Corinthians 7, Paul provides some teachings on marriage and singleness. Embedded in this text he talks about two of the benefits...
by Derek Sanford | Dec 10, 2024 | Uncategorized
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 will receive the annual holiday letter. May I propose another list this Christmas season? A prayer list. Christmas is a great time...
by Bill Hunter | Nov 25, 2024 | Uncategorized
My mother was an amazing woman. She was an excellent teacher, a wonderful musician, and a caring, dedicated wife and mother. However, none of these skills ever extended into the kitchen. Though we never went hungry, my mom was not much of a cook. It may have had...
by Derek Sanford | Nov 14, 2024 | Uncategorized
Over the past 50 years, the U.S. has been transformed from a very married nation to a place in which married people are becoming a minority. Of people 15 and over (I know that’s a weird age, but it’s the one they use), 49% are married, and 51% are never married,...
