If you’re preparing to gather for corporate worship tomorrow there’s encouragement in Erik Raymond’s answer to his rhetorical question about why Jesus turned so much water into wine at the wedding at Cana. Jesus made so much wine to show the long-promised age has arrived and the blessings that accompany his kingdom are overflowing. Gathering …
When working through life decisions or navigating through challenging relationships or seasons of life it’s inviting to arrive at answers that are based on our preferences, what makes us comfortable, or what we feel we want, instead of being directed by God’s Word. Erik Raymond observes there’s a significant issue with using what makes you …
Erik Raymond provides perspective on the up and down experiences of pastoral life. It’s easy to slip into regrets about the past or apprehensions about the future. It’s also easy to feel overwhelmed in the present. Raymond’s counsel is realistic and grounded. Play the long game and keep your chin up. Have the pastoral job …
As part of worship tomorrow at MGPC the Bible will be read (and sung). However we may feel that the expression of the other elements can be focussed and improved, that one part is perfect. From Erik Raymond: But here’s the truth: no matter how many times you practice the song, how well you angle …
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