Put Yourself in the Place of Blessing (Ruth 2:1-23) Bethel Church | Jackson, Michigan Ken Pierpont | Lead Pastor December 4, 2022 AM
Sunshine on Bittersweet
Over five years ago we drove out this way to show our son @wespierpont and his wife @dylanmariepierpont the place we hoped soon to own. I always name things I love. I was thrilled when I saw a cluster of Bittersweet growing here. I think it was Dylan who suggested the name should have Bittersweet in it. Some of […]
Keeper of the Story | Bittersweet Farm Journal | December 3, 2022
Rambling Thoughts A few minutes ago I stepped out onto the east porch just to check the weather for myself. I can always check the weather on the internet but there is something about just stepping out on the porch and hearing the wind in the trees and seeing the moonlight come and […]
Between Moab and Bethlehem (Video)
Between Moab and Bethlehem (Ruth 1:1-22) Bethel Church | Jackson, Michigan Ken Pierpont | Lead Pastor November 27, 2022 AM
Walking in Snow | Bittersweet Farm Journal | November 21, 2022
It’s Monday as I write, my day off. We are busy making ready for family to visit for Thanksgiving. The grandchildren are mostly small and filled with wonder and eagerness especially when they come out to Bittersweet Farm on the holidays. The teens will be happy that for the first time in five years we […]
Bethel Men
Men, Following Jesus, Helping Other Men Follow Jesus November 20, 2022 Bethel Men will meet again on Deember 7th at 7:00 p.m. in the Bethel Library. Join us for a full, free breakfast on Saturday morning, December 2nd in the Bethel Fellowship Hall from 7:30 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. November 9, 2022 After-meeting notes: […]
The Generations | Bittersweet Farm Journal | November 8, 2022
Welcome Grey November Grey November is upon us out on Bittersweet tonight, yet is has its own beauty. This week I spent a few delightful hours out in the indian summer sun managing leaves. Every year my skill increases and I refine my technique. Every season I am better able to read the direction of […]
Notes to Self When Things Go Wrong (Psalm 16) Video
Notes to Self When Things Go Wrong (Psalm 16) Video Bethel Church | Jackson, Michigan Pastor Ken Pierpont November 6, 2022 AM
We Did It! | Bittersweet Farm Journal | October 31, 2022
The Archives: If you click on the “Ken’s Books” tab at the top of the kenpierpont.com website you will see a “archives” drop-down menu. Here you will find almost 3000 posts, many of them stories for you to enjoy. If the writing encourages you, there is a lot there and it’s all free. Stories from […]
Blessed Men (Men’s Retreat Notes)
My Dad and Brothers and I The Pierpont boys The pierpont boys with dad Blessed Men Remember the password is Blessed with a capital “B” “Blessed” (often written “blessèd” in poetry) is almost always pronounced with two syllables when used as an adjective. The verb form “blessed” (past tense and past participle) is almost always […]