Exploring the More of Christ’s Crucifixion by Jason Edwards
On the first Sunday of Lent, I shared this story with you that was also a prompt: Tony Jones was leading a group of students from his Lutheran congregation through confirmation. At a meeting with them and their parents, he asked for a show of hands: “How many of you have ever heard someone say […]
My “Read It Through” Story: The Power of God’s Word by Luda Teterina
Luda Teterina continues our “Read It Through” stories this week. Thank you, Luda, for sharing your story! I grew up in a home where the Bible was valued greatly and read often. I learned about the significance of the Bible early on. I watched both of my parents read the Bible almost daily. The very […]
My “Read It Through” Story by Jim Noel
Jim Noel continues our “Read It Through” stories this week. Thank you, Jim, for sharing your story! During my 41-plus years working in the ministry of the Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA), God used the time to teach me a lot of things. Some things came through difficult trials, while others came through wonderful relationships […]
My “Read It Through” Story by Blake Thomas
Over the next few weeks, we’ll be sharing “Read It Through” stories from some of our Second Baptist members. First up, Blake Thomas generously shares his story from the past year as he has begun a regular habit of reading the Bible. Thank you, Blake, for sharing your story! Last February, I asked Jason if […]
Sabbatical Rest, Discovery, and Re-enforcing by Connie McNeill
Connie McNeill Sabbatical Rest, Discovery, Re-enforcing February 7–April 10, 2022 From February 7 through April 10 Connie McNeill, our associate pastor of administration and discipleship, will be on a two-month sabbatical. Each of our pastors is eligible to request sabbatical leave (with a general guideline of up to two months) after six full years of […]
Reading Scripture: A Spiritual Discipline by Connie McNeill
You have probably heard pastors talk about spiritual disciplines. Unfortunately, those words—spiritual disciplines—sound a little intimidating. When we say “spiritual disciplines,” we are talking about tools to help us: grow in our relationship with God, become more like Christ, listen to the Spirit, and to help give our lives direction and meaning. The disciplines themselves […]