Staff meeting devotional May 5, 2015
Further Thoughts on Suffering In 2 Corinthians 12, Paul talks about the glories he’s experienced—glory in suffering for Christ and the glory of a celestial vision. He then goes on to say, “in order to keep me from becoming conceited, I was given a thorn in my flesh, a messenger of Satan, to torment me” (v. 7). […]
Practical Christian Wisdom — Bob Whitaker (3 May 2015)
1 Timothy 1:12-17. I & II Timothy and Titus have been called the Pastoral Epistles because they were written to individuals in pastoral ministry rather than to a church. Despite the differences between these and Paul’s other letters, there is still much to be learned here for the Christian community. We could all use some […]
Are We There Yet? — Rob Girvin (26 Apr 2015)
Today was Youth Sunday–Rob Girvin, our Director of Student Ministries, gave a message from Philippians 3:10-14 and the youth lead us in worship. The desire to “get it right” can lead us to reach for a point of arrival, but God is not done with us.
A Vision for Missions — Bob Whitaker (19 Apr 2015)
Mark 12:28-31. Pastor Bob gives an overview of missions at ECC and a glimpse of a few things possibly to come.
Staff Meeting Devotional Apr. 14, 2015
“My Ongoing Desire to Be Content” Being content can be a constant struggle. The struggle between needs and wants and even the path my life has taken cause me to wrestle with just being content in the here and now. Why can’t we do this? Why can’t we have that? Why, why, why? It’s so […]
Prayers of Confession
Here are the ancient prayers of confession that Pastor Bob mentioned in a recent message. He uses them in his personal prayer time and would recommend them for others as well, substituting I/my for we/our.
After the Resurrection — John Mangrum (12 Apr 2015)
Luke 24:36-53. A look at Jesus’ interaction with the disciples when he appears to them after the resurrection. How do the ways he encourages them relate to our situation?
Hope Anchored in History — Bob Whitaker (5 Apr 2015)
Christ is risen! This is the source of the hope and the life that we celebrate on Easter Sunday.
Solo from Good Friday Service Apr. 3, 2015
Some have asked about the solo sung at the Good Friday service this year. It is called Why and is sung in the clip below by Nicole Nordeman.
Staff Meeting Devotional Mar. 31, 2015
“Joy” I remember waking up in high school feeling overwhelming joy with the Lord! These days, I say “good morning” to him with a cringe, a painful awareness of my sin and the feeling that I fall so short in every measure. Where has my joy gone? How do I get it back?
