by Greg Pickle | Jan 6, 2023 | Uncategorized
On January 5, 2003, I showed up to a new church at the long-standing invitation of a Christian friend. He had not been content to let me just not attend church while I maintained a profession of faith in Christ. Occasionally and graciously, but determinedly, he... by Greg Pickle | Dec 25, 2022 | Christmas
“‘…and they shall call His name Immanuel’, which translated means, ‘God with us.’” (Matthew 1:23) It has always been God’s design to dwell with his people. In the very beginning, after God had made everything good, and before the fall of man into sin, God walked... by Greg Pickle | Mar 8, 2021 | Uncategorized
At the heart of the gospel of Jesus Christ is the reality that all men are sinners who have defied their creator and, accordingly, are are desperate need of redemption. No small factor in this defiance of God is our desire for autonomy – our wish to be... by Greg Pickle | Jan 25, 2021 | Uncategorized
“Remember the prisoners, as though in prison with them, and those who are ill-treated, since you yourselves also are in the body.” – Hebrews 13:3 Since nearly the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, many people have chosen to isolate themselves... by Greg Pickle | Jan 4, 2021 | Uncategorized
Christmas is over, and for many, though that bring sadness, it also brings with it some relief. Decorations, cooking, gatherings, wrapping presents… it’s a lot to handle, even with a reduced schedule in other areas. One of the most challenging parts of Christmas might...