Daniel's Beasts: Politics & the Church
The issues surrounding this year's election remind me of Daniel 7, that most strange chapter in the Bible with beasts....
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Giving Thanks, But Once a Year?
“And whatever you do, in word or deed, do everything in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him.” Colossians 3:17...
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The Long Way to Arrive Here.
Let me introduce myself by telling you how God brought me to Cincinnati. ...
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Daniel's Beasts: Politics & the Church
The issues surrounding this year's election remind me of Daniel 7, that most strange chapter in the Bible with beasts....
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Praying for My Neighbors, the sequel
Several of you let me know how you were encouraged by the blog post about praying for my neighbors. Here is an update. ...
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How to get the most out of reading your Bible.
Pastor Rich provides practical suggestions on how to get the most out of reading your Bible....
Upcoming Discipleship Opportunities
COVID-19 may be turning our normal patterns of life upside-down; but it won't stop us from growing in following Jesus. In fact, it just may help us do so more!...
Pastor Briefing: Covid-19 Weariness
After five months, the coronavirus is getting old and people are wearied by all the limitations associated with it. As a result, there are a number of people who are short on patience with one another. How should we think about these things?...
Lament, Pray, & Care
Following up on Sunday's sermon, I mentioned a number of books that you may find helpful for the Care piece of application. Here are some to take a look at....
Summer Reading Challenge: Les Miserables
So your summer plans have been canceled or severely limited. Now what? Let me challenge you to read....
News to lift your mind and heart
Want a source of news that will truly encourage you? Try this.........
Thoughts on Reopening Church Tomorrow
Are you ready for the reopening of Church tomorrow? ...
A Testimony of Family Discipleship (part 2)
Tina Miller's father shares his testimony of family discipleship....
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A Testimony of Family Discipleship
in an interview Tina Miller's father, Gene Burke, shares his testimony of family discipleship...
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COVID Playlist
Sarah offers a suggested playlist for life at home during the coronavirus pandemic....
A minute (or more) for Missions
A visit with Andy and Emily Eatough to update us on their life during the coronavirus shutdowns....
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How Should Christians at ECC Respond to Corona?
If you even glimpse the news right now, the world seems to be falling apart....
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How to get the most out of reading your Bible.
Pastor Rich provides practical suggestions on how to get the most out of reading your Bible....
Keep ReadingCalm....IN the storms
The hurricane which is roaring through Louisiana and other states as I write this seems like an appropriate metaphor for our current times. There are so many storms in our world right now CoVid restrictions, rioting, racial issues, political turmoil, conflict with friends, feeling isolated and alone I could go on, but let's get to the more encouraging part. I am drawn t...
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A Testimony of Family Discipleship
in an interview Tina Miller's father, Gene Burke, shares his testimony of family discipleship...
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Haunted
Middle Eastern women interviewed on a recent podcast have left me humbled and inspired by their devotion and confidence in God's Word....
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Thoughts during Lent
Lent is often considered a time of quiet reflection. But it might also be a time God uses to challenge us to consider how we live out the Gospel all year long....
Keep ReadingA Biblical Love Poem
The Bible celebrates love between a husband and a wife, sometimes in the most shocking ways....
Keep ReadingResolved: Not to make resolutions
Resolutions are easily forgotten in the shuffle of the new year. Instead of a list of resolutions, perhaps one word to guide my thoughts and intentions will keep me focused on how God wants to grow me this year....
Keep ReadingHope in Christ
How does hope in Christ help in everyday life? Is it just something that we can tuck away for future reference? I am learning that hope is an everyday thing, helping me live life in a way that can honor Christ....
Keep ReadingGratefulness
Reading Colossians forces the reader to grow in thankfulness and gratitude. ...
Keep ReadingWhy should I come to a Women's Bible study?
We need to be in God's Word together, to encourage and exhort one another and to deepen friendships. This year there are 4 opportunities to learn and grow together. Come and join us for a great year in God's Word!...
Keep ReadingSummer Sunday Mornings, revisited
A few ideas for ways to use your Sunday mornings to feed on God's Word this summer, even without Sunday School!...
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Let's just admit something. There are two responses when someone sees the words, "Family Worship." The Traumatic Response Some of you hear the phrase and begin to shudder, having traumatic flashbacks of trying to do devotions with your children in the midst of tears, fighting, or squirrely kids. In fact, there is probably a counseling center somewhere devoted simply to t...
Keep ReadingWide-Angle Bible Reading
Consider a new way of reading your Bible this summer: whole book Bible reading. Here's why to do it and how it might change your outlook on the Bible....
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