by baptist | Apr 2, 2015 | Uncategorized
This Easter weekend as I have been preparing for our Good Friday worship time I have spent a considerable amount of time reflecting on these three words of Jesus that were spoken from the cross just before he gave up his spirit and died (John 19:30). Personally, I... by Renee Embree | Feb 26, 2015 | Uncategorized
Change begins with one step. I know it’s a bit of a cliché, but I’ve been thinking how powerful the first step can be, especially when taken by a leader. I was reminded of this again reading in John 5 this week. Jesus met a disabled man who had been waiting by a pool,... by baptist | Jan 29, 2015 | Uncategorized
If you know me at all it is no secret that winter is my least favourite time of the year. To say that I am not a fan of the cold or the white stuff is putting it lightly. As the weather gets colder I find myself on travel websites dreaming of palm trees and sandy... by Renee Embree | Jan 22, 2015 | Uncategorized
This is the third and final installment in this blog series, as we think about singleness and the church. Thanks so much for your thoughtful comments and interaction. I welcome your comments this week too (scroll down to the very bottom). You can see the previous two... by Renee Embree | Jan 15, 2015 | Uncategorized
Last week I wrote a blog sharing four reasons churches should pay attention to singles. This week I’ll share 8 things churches can do to include singles. Next week I’ll share 7 things singles can do to build bridges with the church – this will give you... by Renee Embree | Jan 8, 2015 | Uncategorized
I’m going to venture into a topic we do not often discuss in our churches. Sometimes singles are too embarrassed to bring it up or they fear being accused of having a “whoa is me” attitude. Sometimes church leaders are too afraid of saying the wrong thing to bring it...