Feb 28, 2024 | Grace Notes, Homepage Feature, Reported in the E-Vision
By Steven Norris For many, it is one of the most attractive pictures of Jesus in the four gospels. I’m talking about the picture in the second chapter of John where Jesus enters into the temple, sees that it has become a marketplace, makes a whip of cords, and...
Feb 21, 2024 | Grace Notes, Homepage Feature, Reported in the E-Vision
By Steven Norris It is amazing how quickly folks can abandon their Christian convictions in the face of a piece of juicy gossip or a salacious scandal. No doubt, most of the readers of this column have heard about the circumstances surrounding the Spalding High...
Feb 14, 2024 | Grace Notes, Homepage Feature, Reported in the E-Vision
By Steven Norris This week marks the beginning of the Lenten season. For the next six weeks, many Christians will enter a season of repentance and reflection as they prepare for Easter. Traditionally, this season is marked by a focus on conversion and the...
Feb 7, 2024 | Grace Notes, Homepage Feature, Reported in the E-Vision
By Steven Norris This Sunday is Transfiguration Sunday — the day we remember Jesus’ journey to the mountaintop with three of his closest disciples. There, he appeared to them in glory and they had a direct encounter with God. (You can read the full details for...
Jan 31, 2024 | Grace Notes, Homepage Feature, Reported in the E-Vision
By Steven Norris This Sunday, many faith communities around the nation will observe Scout Sunday. Our congregation has sponsored Troop 2 since 1927 and will honor that legacy as members of the troop lead in worship. On Sunday, Troop 2 will also dedicate a plaque...
Jan 24, 2024 | Grace Notes, Homepage Feature, Reported in the E-Vision
By Steven Norris It was a tense moment following the Sunday morning worship. I felt like the service had gone extremely well — inspired singing, insightful preaching, and warm fellowship. I was feeling good about the whole thing…until I saw her coming towards...