Consider this: when the woman at the well ran to tell her fellow townspeople, “Come, see a man, which told me all things that ever I did: is not this the Christ?" (John 4:29) she was excited about far more than the fact that Jesus inexplicably knew intimate details of her life. Let’s start at… Continue reading Is Not This The Christ?
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More Snacks, Please!
Last Sunday, I asked my junior church class (ages 4-12) what they might like to add to our class time in the coming year. You can imagine their responses, everything from field trips and game days to outdoor classes and nap time...maybe outdoor nap time? And of course, more snacks. A teacher can never bring… Continue reading More Snacks, Please!
Clap Your Hands, All Ye People
In a recent sermon about the early Christians in Acts, my pastor touched upon the importance of maintaining the wonder and joy of our salvation and our God. We should, he reminded us, feel free to express those emotions in a church service—not in a way that would draw attention to ourselves and detract from… Continue reading Clap Your Hands, All Ye People
Interruptable Interrupters
My favorite church service is the Sunday evening meeting. On Sunday mornings, my family is busy with various ministries; but on Sunday evenings, we enjoy sitting together and listening to our pastor. It's a rare opportunity for us to be together and focused on the Lord all at the same time. This Sunday night, a… Continue reading Interruptable Interrupters
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