PASTOR'S BLOG
For more than 5 decades, we’ve been sharing God’s love in our east side community of Indianapolis. We pray earnestly that we continue to shine the light of Christ in everything we do, in support of our community, and loving our neighbors.
A Faithful Journey
Over the Labor Day weekend, our family traveled back to Ohio. I was invited to preach at my former church, who have been celebrating their 150th anniversary. During my message, I reflected on a passage
Read More...Grace for the Unknown
I am so thankful for those who stepped in to lead this past Sunday, as I was battling with back pain. Sometimes in life, seemingly out of nowhere, life can throw you some curveballs. Indeed,
Read More...Beams of Light and Love
Due to busyness, my reflection was delayed this week. This morning, very early, I went for a brief hike to clear my mind and prepare for the day. As I walked through the woods, there
Read More...The Sacredness of Community
Community matters. Community is biblical. Community is a reflection of God. Within God, we experience the Three in One, the Trinity. Divine mystery! God is community! God invites us into the Divine community, into the
Read More...Permission to Wonder, to Reimagine, and to Dream
It is not a secret that we, as a family, love to hike. Deborah and I would hike everyday, if we were able, and schedules would permit. Our children enjoy exploring, but sometimes they’re not
Read More...Justice and Freedom
This past weekend many celebrated the July 4th holiday. However, many found it hard to celebrate, and sadly some lost their lives as they attended an event, ready to celebrate. Freedom is a familiar cry in
Read More...Reimagining with Hope
This past Sunday, around 30 people gathered for lunch. We affirmed the exciting things that have occurred at Faith, and on the Eastside, over this past year. Also, we talked about the faithful ways the Faith community
Read More...Critics to Cheerleaders
One of my many roles in life is serving on the advisory board for East 10th Children’s and Youth Center. I join them for monthly board meetings, and I try to pop in from time
Read More...A Pentecost People
This past Sunday we celebrated Pentecost, and I know you were blessed by Pastor Rick’s preaching. The weeks leading up to Pentecost, we talked about the promised Spirit. The Spirit that came upon the early church,
Read More...Nurturers of Love
In many ways this feels like a season of growth, and new life. There is new life being formed and nurtured on the Faith grounds, with the beginning of our relationship with Indy Urban Acres.
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