How do we respond to the grievous report about Ravi Zacharias? Michael shares here a few ways we should think about this...
Family Ministry has been active this winter creating opportunities for those looking for a safe place to be to have fun and create memories outside of their house. ...
How a loaf of blueberry bread led to eternal lessons...
2020 was a year of pruning, but the promise of fruitfulness follows....
“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...
Let me introduce myself by telling you how God brought me to Cincinnati. ...
The issues surrounding this year's election remind me of Daniel 7, that most strange chapter in the Bible with beasts....
Several of you let me know how you were encouraged by the blog post about praying for my neighbors. Here is an update. ...
Pastor Rich provides practical suggestions on how to get the most out of reading your Bible....
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!...
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?...
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....
So your summer plans have been canceled or severely limited. Now what? Let me challenge you to read....
Want a source of news that will truly encourage you? Try this.........
Are you ready for the reopening of Church tomorrow? ...
Tina Miller's father shares his testimony of family discipleship....
in an interview Tina Miller's father, Gene Burke, shares his testimony of family discipleship...
Sarah offers a suggested playlist for life at home during the coronavirus pandemic....
A visit with Andy and Emily Eatough to update us on their life during the coronavirus shutdowns....
If you even glimpse the news right now, the world seems to be falling apart....
I have read and listened to some really good stuff lately and I do not want to keep it to myself! So here are some recommendations for things to keep you engaged during these lovely winter months. (I really do like winter maybe I keep better in the cold.) Books Aging with Grace by Susan Hunt and Sharon Betters I look around at ECC and I see women who are so strong in t...
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All around us people are saying "good riddance" to 2020. I have found myself joining in with this sentiment all too quickly. Good riddance to lockdowns, toilet paper shortages, people living in fear and isolation, and the ever-present CoVid reports, feeding our anxiety. But what if we could look back at this year, and forward to 2021 with a rather more biblical outlook? I ...
Keep Reading The issues surrounding this year's election remind me of Daniel 7, that most strange chapter in the Bible with beasts....
Keep Reading Pastor Rich provides practical suggestions on how to get the most out of reading your Bible....
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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...
Keep Reading in an interview Tina Miller's father, Gene Burke, shares his testimony of family discipleship...
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Middle Eastern women interviewed on a recent podcast have left me humbled and inspired by their devotion and confidence in God's Word....
Keep ReadingLent 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....
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The Bible celebrates love between a husband and a wife, sometimes in the most shocking ways....
Keep ReadingResolutions 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 ReadingHow 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 ReadingReading Colossians forces the reader to grow in thankfulness and gratitude. ...
Keep ReadingWe 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 ReadingA few ideas for ways to use your Sunday mornings to feed on God's Word this summer, even without Sunday School!...
Keep ReadingLet'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 ReadingConsider 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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