I must admit, sometimes it's easy to dismiss Paul's philosophical writings. Although we know what he is saying is important, the way he says it just makes us want to yawn. This is the third week in a row we will be exploring Paul's understanding of the resurrection. What more could he possibly say … [Read more...]

There's an ongoing debate in our country about whether people should be held accountable for their actions when those actions took place more than a century ago.  Many argue that certain words and actions must be understood in their context while others apply modern norms when interpreting the past. … [Read more...]

If you are actively involved in either Boy Scouts or Girl Scouts, you are invited to wear your uniform this Sunday. Scouting is a movement for youth dedicated to developing character, citizenship, and personal fitness. This Sunday, we will celebrate Scouting as we welcome Troop 31 to First … [Read more...]

Love is patient. Love is kind. At some point in your life, you’ve probably heard those words spoken at a wedding service. It’s one of the most popular wedding texts couples ask me to include. However, when Paul wrote his hymn to love he was not thinking about the romantic love between two people. He … [Read more...]