Does Jesus care about kids’ sandals?

My family is headed to a wedding this afternoon.


My family is headed to a wedding this afternoon.

Calvin Miller writes, “Mystics without study are only spiritual romantics who want relationship without effort.” Miller, The Table of Inwardness, 83. Study is more than a consumption of information. It is a spiritual discipline that requires time, focus, and a willingness to change. For Christians the Bible is foundational in our pursuit of God. So…
Today I finished the promotional video for the New Testament course being offered at Hanover Missionary Church this fall. It’s an extension course that can be taken for credit or audit through Emmanuel Bible College. Last fall I taught New Testament I in Hanover and it was so successful that we’re following it up with…

Today marks the end of birthday week at our house. It’s a week of festivities and fun that begins with my daughter’s birthday and ends with my son’s. They were born seven days apart (in different years, of course). On Shawna’s birthday we spent the day hanging out, playing and reading. Today is very similar…

Erika and I are sharing “Ten lessons in ten years” with the 55+ group at our church tomorrow. We’ll be telling stories from the first decade of our life together. Here’s #3: Don’t wait for the perfect time. The first few verses of Ecclesiastes 11 talk about not waiting until the right circumstances before planting,…
Today was my first day back in the office after my week of vacation. It was good to reconnect with the staff and get caught up on the latest HMC news. Here’s a newsworthy item: Tomorrow is the application deadline for a part-time bookkeeper (10hrs/week). So Mr. or Ms. bookkeeper. If you’re out there, stop…

We’re looking for someone who has a heart for kids and their families to join our staff. If you’re interested in finding out more, visit our church’s website. Required – knowing how to do ministry with these: Not Required (But an asset) – Owning one of these: