My wife and I love rich, beautiful worship music. The Church needs singable music with understandable truths more powerful than depression, uncertainty, or discouragement. Where can we find such music? I have come to love the music of various musicians and hymnwriters who are not-so-mainstream. This means we listen more to music from streaming services … Continue reading Rich, Beautiful Worship Music
This Thanksgiving, I'm thankful for all of you. In no particular order . . . Thank you, Susan Hersey for leading the charge in Operation Christmas Child. Thank you, Ruth Sutton for not giving up on your friends who don't know Jesus. Thank you, Diane Howard for all the behind-the-scenes things you do. Thank you, … Continue reading Thank You, Central Oaks
Do you listen to podcasts? I do. They're easy ways to receive content while doing something else like driving or exercising. They're also all free. Perhaps you've never listened to a podcast and don't care to start. That's totally fine. But if you do and are looking for something worth your time, I recommend the … Continue reading 3 Podcasts Worth Considering
My wife and I took some time to vote this morning. We've fulfilled our responsibility and privilege, and now we wait to learn the results. As we do, I wanted to share a thought that I hope is helpful for you all. We Christians have a unique perspective on days like today because we do … Continue reading On Election Day
Church Family, As you probably know, we Michiganders are due to vote (among other things) on a proposal related to abortion on Tuesday, November 8. The proposal is called Proposal 3. Here is the proposal: "A proposal to amend the state constitution to establish new individual right to reproductive freedom, including right to make all … Continue reading Proposal 3 Is Barbaric and Damnable
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