Next week, we are tackling a tough doctrine in our devotions – the Trinity! Part of the reason that this doctrine is so difficult to grasp is that it forces us into the realm of philosophy. The name philosophy literally means, “love of knowledge.” And there are those who not only love knowledge – they [...]
On January 1, 2012, we are going to stop “Playing Church!” I know of at least one Council member who doesn’t particularly care for the title. That’s understandable. Often, when we characterize people as “playing church,” we mean that we don’t think they are taking their faith and the cost of discipleship seriously enough. In other [...]
I know it may not seem like it, but there are times when I can not bring everything to church in the message that I would like to bring. Yesterday was one of those days. While researching for the message, I came across a poem by John Piper on Hosea and Gomer in their later [...]
Oour tour through the book/small group study “Crazy Love” is winding down. It’s kinda’ sad, isn’t it? I hope that your experience in worship, in reading the book and/or in participating in small groups has challenged you to look at how “crazy” your love for God and the people of our world really is. As [...]
Thanks to all who have sent me some information about people in your life who have lived the life of faith. Good stuff! I realize that the last email may have been a bit much to absorb, so I’m giving you just two questions (one ONE day!) to get back to me. ONE day? Yes, [...]
As we draw to a close in our Crazy Love series, the question is asked, “Who Really Lives That Way?” Francis Chan asks (and gives some answers) to the question in chapter 9 of his book. But none of the people he lists live in Princeton or are people that we personally know. And yet [...]
I have a hard time thinking ahead – especially in the summer. But I am regularly encouraged to do so because when I/we think and plan ahead, good things can result! The Segue Team (planning, implementing and overseeing the budding small group ministry) is recommending that we as a church go through a series of [...]
Among the many things that I enjoy about hardware stores, one has become a bit of a game to me. I like to call it, “Stump the Hardware Guy.” I know, it’s a bit sexist. Ace Hardware changed their jingle from “helpful hardware man” to “helpful hardware folk.” But “Stump the Hardware Folk” just doesn’t [...]
This Sunday, we’ll begin a series of messages called, “The Power of One.” While I am introducing this as a “New Member’s Class” in the midst of a worship service, it’s actually quite a bit more complicated (and simple) than that. During the “class,” we will: look at the basics of the Christian faith; investigate [...]
We all want to see our lives on a path to a deep and abiding joy that can not be taken from us. Often, the path to that joy takes us through dark valleys. When we travel through the valley well, we can experience joy on the other side. Join us as we encourage each [...]
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