So going forward, I'm going to do something different with the readings.  I'm going to be posting in 3 day chunks and just comments on key parts that stand out among those three days.  So there won't be commentary on every passage but instead questions and significant things that arise for me in what I have read.  And I hope also speak to you as well!!2 Kings PassagesHonestly not a lot to say abou...  Read More

One of the many reasons to be grateful for kids who are in their 20s is that I can sit in the backseat of our car on a raod trip with Scout cuddled up next to me and one of the kids is driving! Ah freedom!Speaking of freedom, as we all know, this weekend is the 4th of July - the 250th celebration of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. Wherever you may be, I hope you have a wonderful ce...  Read More

Tomorrow (June 28), we will be gathering for worship in the Fellowship Hall for a different kind of potluck and a different kind of service. You don't need to bring food - it will be provided (menu below). But here's what I hope you will bring with you. You can bring one or more of these things:Fresh EngagementTasty CuriosityScrambled MisconceptionsThe service is going to be quite different from a...  Read More

Dear RJC Friends - first off, this message is coming directly from Pastor Ed. In case you are wondering if this is legit, I'm writing this at my standing desk in my office and looking at a bunch of legos and Scout's dog bed in front of me.The reason. I share that is because there is a scam message that many of you have received from someone impersonating me. I'm going to first tell you what to do ...  Read More

Friends, this photo has been working on me a lot since I photographed it on Monday.  It was a big part of my most recent Imago Scriptura post and I shared this:On Monday, Winton Lake had flooded again and the benches were just above the waterline. In the photo, the bench isn’t moving, but the water is stirring all around it and reflecting the mottled clouds in the cyan sky. It was unique to see in...  Read More

Thanks for helping to make RJC more visible in the community!  Below are images of the options and here's the link for the online ordering formRJC Logowear Ordering...  Read More

Friends, this morning's sunrise was begging to be shared.  Wow.  And I almost decided to not go to the lake this morning.  So glad I did.  Above is a panorama of 8 photos stitched together and then below are a few others from the morning.   The heavens are telling the glory of God... Psalm 19:1 I've had several requests since yesterday morning for a copy of Scout's commencement address so I wanted...  Read More

Friends, I'm still on a bit of a Pentecost "high" from last Sunday. What a beautiful celebration and gathering! I loved having the celebration of our time together in the languages of Amharic, English, and the languages of love and community. Above is a short video that Lori recorded to give just a taste of what we shared in the service.Pentecost is still with us in what we are sharing this coming...  Read More

So, that "brief break" ended up being a bit longer than planned.  But we're back!   Heres where things start to go south with David and Saul.  Why David kept staying in the palace - I'm not sureJonathan living out the covenant he made with DavidMichal the same Beautiful Steven Curtis Chapman song about 8:36 - FreeWhat does it mean to you that "if you are free, you are free indeed"?8:58 - those are...  Read More

There's so much new life around Winton Lake right now.  If you want to just soak up some cuteness, be at the lake about 30 minutes after sunrise and in the cove by the main center, you'll see so many little goslings running around with their parents.  It is so beautiful.  Just don't get too close to the parental geese or you might get hissed at or charged at (both happened to me this week as this ...  Read More

Just a note that there will be about a week break in my little "notes" for the Bible in a Year.  We'll resume with Wednesday, May 20!  ...  Read More

Samson's story - women once again are just objects in these stories and honestly there's a growing struggle for me to see how God's hand is at work in these.   Notice that John doesn't tell the story of Jesus being baptized - there are elements of it but it is not specifically told that it happenedv39 - My favorite invitational thing for people - "come and see" - not pushy, not judgy, just come an...  Read More