by Steve Thomason | Nov 7, 2015 | Bible
Does the Bible seem like an intimidating book that is either irrelevant to our society or a tool for self-righteous people to beat others over the head? As a pastor and Christian teacher, the Bible is very important to me. Yet, I realize that many people that I teach...
by Steve Thomason | Nov 6, 2015 | Animation
25 years ago I graduated from Wheaton College. Anyone who knew me then was aware that I was obsessed with becoming an animator. So, the senior class film crew approached me and asked if I would animate the opening credits for the film. Yesterday, one of the film crew...
by Steve Thomason | Nov 5, 2015 | Devos
The Journey scripture reading for today is John 5:16-30. It is no wonder the Jewish leaders wanted to kill Jesus. If he actually said publicly what this passage records, then they must have thought he was a crazy man. He makes bold claims to be equal with God the...
by Steve Thomason | Nov 4, 2015 | sermons2015
This sermon begins our focus on Service for this month. We continue in the Narrative Lectionary with the story of Rehoboam and how his pride and greed destroyed the nation. He denied the invitation to become a servant leader of the people. Sermon Slides [slideshare...
by Steve Thomason | Nov 1, 2015 | Devos
The reading schedule for November 1-8, 2015 is now available here. I haven’t been able to keep up the pace of writing a daily devo this semester, but I am committed to creating the daily reading schedule at least. I hope you will invest the time to sit and...