Day 297: Jeremiah 10-11; 1 Timothy 3
by Jonathan Merki on October 23rd, 2023
This weekend has given me pause to reflect on 'first parish.' This is a term you may have heard me use recently, and it is a reference to the 'nuclear family.' In sociological terms, this is the basic unit of society. For believers, we see it in a deeper sense, for it is the basic unit of society ordained by Him to reflect His likeness and to perpetuate His plan. Before any human social structure ...  Read More
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40 Days of Prayer and Fasting - Day 37
by Rev. Shane Ross on October 23rd, 2023
Ask God to help you see what things you may need to repent of and turn over to him...  Read More
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Day 296: Jeremiah 8-9; 1 Timothy 2
by Jonathan Merki on October 22nd, 2023
Do you identify with Jeremiah? With God?I am broken by the brokennessof my dear people.I mourn; horror has taken hold of me.Is there no balm in Gilead?Is there no physician there?So why has the healing of my dear peoplenot come about? (Jeremiah 8:21-22, CSB)Paul's call to prayer is the answer:First of all, then, I urge that petitions, prayers, intercessions, and thanksgivings be made for everyone,...  Read More
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40 Days of Prayer and Fasting - Sunday Feast 10/22
by Rev. Shane Ross on October 22nd, 2023
First they prayed...  Read More
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Day 295: Jeremiah 5-7; 1 Timothy 1
by Jonathan Merki on October 21st, 2023
"This saying is trustworthy and deserving of full acceptance: “Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners”—and I am the worst of them. But I received mercy for this reason, so that in me, the worst of them, Christ Jesus might demonstrate his extraordinary patience as an example to those who would believe in him for eternal life." (1 Timothy 1:15-16, CSB)One of my spiritual heroes, John Wesle...  Read More
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40 Days of Prayer and Fasting - Day 36
by Rev. Shane Ross on October 21st, 2023
By prayer we draw close to God and align ourselves with him.  Read More
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