I love the feeling of Christmas, don’t you? I never want my soul to get so calloused and shriveled up that I don’t feel tender love and hopeful wonder at Christmas time. That Christmassy feeling has been very slow coming this year. There are some reasons. Four in particular. One, we started the month in […]
Rejoicing in the Forecast
The view north from the little farmhouse we call Bittersweet I slept well last night. Our little farmhouse was warm but not too warm. A good night’s sleep is a gift God gives to those he loves, I remember the Psalmist writing. Last night I needed and wanted an uninterrupted night of good sleep and […]
How A Man Can Walk in the Spirit (Man Podcast)
The holidays are upon us and memories will be made, sweet and bitter. Much will depend on you, men, if you know how to walk in the Spirit. ?
Xander August Long
We are here on Oregon’s North Coast to celebrate the birth of the baby and to be a help. I’m reading through Luke’s Gospel in preparation for telling the stories surrounding Jesus’ birth. So it’s neat to be among people welcoming and nurturing a baby up close and personal. We welcomed eight babies, four sons […]
I Look for Water
This morning we drove away from the Pacific north coast of Oregon and into the coastal range of the Cascades. We were headed for an old logging camp converted into a rustic restaurant sitting on a river called Humbug Creek. The restaurant is constructed of huge logs and decorated with fascinating relics from the longing […]
Confidence in Uncertain Times (Luke 1:1-4) Sermon Audio
Series: Luke’s Gospel Sub-Series: The Birth of Christ Sermon: Confidence in Uncertain Times Bethel Church–Jackson, Michigan November 19, 2023 AM Pastor Ken Pierpont