This Good Friday, unlike most (all?) we’ve ever experienced, feels rather solemn, much like the original Good Friday must have felt. This is the first time in eight years that New City Church will not gather with Fourth and Creston Churches to worship our Lord together for giving his life for ours. As many know,…

This morning I read through the book of Amos (it’s only nine chapters). In chapter 7 I was struck by Amos’ openness and transparency. He was called as a prophet, which means he was sent to speak God’s words on behalf of God, and the message he had for the nations surrounding Israel, as well…

In the Gospels we read of the Lord’s brothers and how they did not believe in him prior to his resurrection. For example, in Mark 3, Jesus is teaching large crowds. In response to the crowds following him Mark writes, “And when his family heard it, they went out to seize him, for they were…

Charles Spurgeon told the story of a farmer who loved his king. This farmer grew a large and wonderful carrot—the largest and greatest carrot he had ever seen. He decided to give it to the king. The king was so impressed by this act of love and generosity that he responded to the farmer by…

Today is Day 14 of the “Stay Home, Stay Safe” order. Whether it ends in another fourteen days or it lasts longer than expected, it is good to spend time each day in prayer. Since it’s Monday and given Paul’s instruction to us in First Timothy, let’s pray for our leaders. First of all, then,…