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 […]
Read It Through in ’22 by Connie McNeill
“The Scriptures are absolutely key in the process by which the Spirit gives—and strengthens—the faith of Christians.” —R. C. Sproul Several months ago, your pastoral staff wrote a covenant together to regularly practice five foundational habits as we walk with God. One of these habits is to pay attention to God speaking to us through […]
Read It Through in ’22 by Connie McNeill
“The Scriptures are absolutely key in the process by which the Spirit gives—and strengthens—the faith of Christians.” —R. C. Sproul Several months ago, your pastoral staff wrote a covenant together to regularly practice five foundational habits as we walk with God. One of these habits is to pay attention to God speaking to us through […]