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. ...
Keep ReadingHow 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....
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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....
Several of you let me know how you were encouraged by the blog post about praying for my neighbors. Here is an update. ...
Keep ReadingThe Session Elders are calling for ECC to join with the EPC and two other denominations in setting aside Good Friday, April 10,as a day of fasting and prayerto cry out for God's help with concern for the coronavirus pandemic. The following is the communication sent out from the Stated Clerk of the EPC, Jeff Jeremiah and it offers further explanation: ...
Keep Reading"Be filled with the Spirit,addressing one another inpsalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing and making melody to the Lord with your heart,giving thanks always and for everything to God the Fatherin the name of our Lord Jesus Christ,submitting to one another out of reverence for Christ." (Ephesians 5:18-21) I love the idea of "addressing each other" in music. We do...
Keep ReadingA few ideas for ways to use your Sunday mornings to feed on God's Word this summer, even without Sunday School!...
Keep ReadingYesterday, I wrote about the importance of Family Worship. If you never have tried Family Worship or you are looking for a new model, let me suggest one example: Read, Sing, Pray. Keep in mind, this is not the only way to do Family Worship. So if you have a pattern that works for you, keep it! Our practice takes only 10-15 minutesmuch more and our family would probably spo...
Keep ReadingWe have chosen to include our children in our regular worship services at ECC rather than having a separate children's church. Why is that? And how can we, as grown-up members of the congregation, support our families as they seek to train their children in worship?...
Keep ReadingThis might be the most important thing our men do...and perhaps the hardest thing: devoting an evening to prayer together. ...
Keep ReadingPastor BriefingMay 6, 2015 By now, most of you have completed your 40 Day Prayer commitments. I, personally, felt very good about the 40 Day Prayer Covenant preaching series. Based on your feedback, I believe there has been more prayer among our congregation than ever before. I hope that you have experienced personal renewal through it. I know I have! I would encourage y...
Keep Reading"...the ten lines of the prayer covenant comprise the critical contours of our Christian discipleship. They summarize what it means to follow Jesus."...
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