Soul Food

  • “Christianity is a Ridiculous Religion – Unless” by Mark McGee

    “Christianity is a Ridiculous Religion – Unless” by Mark McGee

    Christianity is a ridiculous religion — Unless — It is true. There’s the rub. If Christianity is not true, then all ‘Christians’ are wasting their time living a ‘Christian’ life and telling other people they should become ‘Christians.’ But … If […]

     
  • “Closings” by Katie Wilson

    “Closings” by Katie Wilson

    As 2020 begins, it may seem a little weird to kick it off with a January post entitled “Closings.” However, without closings we would never have new beginnings; therefore, they go hand in hand. I’m asking Holy Spirit to give […]

     
  • “A Lesson From an Almost Empty Nest” by Rica McRoy

    “A Lesson From an Almost Empty Nest” by Rica McRoy

    Let them fail. These three little words have helped shape the best and hardest pearl of parenting wisdom I have ever received. When we first heard these words from the administration of our children’s school I was skeptical, to say […]

     
  • “Mundane Matters” by Cory Blass

    “Mundane Matters” by Cory Blass

    I’m often asked by people in the church about my recovery. About my big “aha” moment. I’m sure I disappoint them when I tell them truths such as the fact that rather than hearing an audible voice of God, I […]

     
  • A 2020 Invitation

    A 2020 Invitation

    A 2020 Invitation Happy New Year! People all over our city and globe love the hope a new year brings because we ultimately desire what Jesus offers; a fresh start, a clean slate, and a new chance! “If anyone is […]

     
  • “What Jesus Wants for the New Year” by Mark McGee

    “What Jesus Wants for the New Year” by Mark McGee

    We recently looked at what Jesus wants for Christmas. As New Years’ Day approaches, let’s look at what He wants for the New Year. It’s the same thing He wants for Christmas! “He who has My commandments and keeps them, it […]

     
  • “You are Seen” by Katie Taylor

    “You are Seen” by Katie Taylor

    I’ll never forget my first Christmas as a mom. Will and I traveled to my hometown with our 9-month-old little girl and brought her to the Christmas Eve church service. That December was my first month of being a stay-at-home […]

     
  • “What Jesus Wants for Christmas” by Mark McGee

    “What Jesus Wants for Christmas” by Mark McGee

    Christians believe that Jesus Christ is the “reason” for the season, but what does that mean? Is that just a cool little saying we use each December or does it have a deeper meaning that should impact our lives all year […]

     
  • Happy Thanksgiving from Our City On A Hill

    Happy Thanksgiving from Our City On A Hill

    "Be cheerful with joyous celebration in every season of life. Let joy overflow, for you are united with the Anointed One! Let gentleness be seen in every relationship, for our Lord is ever near. Don't be pulled in different directions or worried about a thing."

     
  • “Come to the Manger” by Suzanne Matthews

    “Come to the Manger” by Suzanne Matthews

    Dearest friends,  I’m too busy with our new BABY to edit. Reading it over reminded me of how my heart changed last year. I am praying it speaks to every frenzied heart, and we all draw close to our Jesus […]