Thinking Clearly about Demons

A question came up after our Healing Service on June 19.  On that Sunday I taught from Luke 4 and then people who wished it received prayer for healing from our elders and intercessors.  Some of you told me that God did indeed extend his healing to you...

Faithful Responses to New Sexual Morals

Part 1          Rosario Butterfield was Professor of Women and Queer Studies at Syracuse University.  She’d made her homosexual orientation public years before, had had several gay relationships, and was an integral member...

Common Ground in the gun debate

I’m starting to think that there’s enough common ground in the gun debate to enact legislation that will make a real difference.  While it’s still easy to become polarized on the issue, several voices emerging from the aftermath of the recent shootings have...

The People Nearest You

Do you know who Albert McMakin is?  You should.             Albert McMakin was a 24-year-old farmer who had come to believe in Jesus.  He was full of enthusiasm about his faith, so he filled his truck...

First Friday Cookouts

Friday May 6 @ 6:00 pm             It’s time for those long summer evenings when burgers sizzle on the grill and kids run free on the grass.  It’s time for playing bocci, horseshoes, and...

108% Participation in Taking Root

We aimed for 100% of the congregation to participate in this year’s Scaling the Summit and we exceeded that goal by 8%.  Here are the numbers: Members participating:            27 out of...