Certain stories have a way of sticking with you over time. As children, we often enjoy the stories for the entertainment value and we might even be able to glean a moral from the story. But, I have found that the messages of some bedtime stories or fables become more poignant as we age and gain greater life experience. One story that seems to consistently come to mind is the American fable by...
Prayer is an important part of the Christian life and experience. We are encouraged to pray for ALL things, at ALL times, with ALL kinds of prayers (Ephesians 6:18, Philippians 4:6, 1 Thessalonians 5:17). Our prayers are powerful. They have the potential to impact not only how we feel internally, but our physical, lived experience. They have power and potential because the God to whom we pray is...
Few ideals, if any, are more valued in our current cultural climate than individuality. The great pursuit of past eras was to find one’s place within society. Today, we place a premium on discerning and highlighting what sets us apart. We all want to be spectacularly different… just like everybody else. Many have endeavored to discover where this shift in focus and drive took place. Most agree...
Summer is drawing to a close here in Southern Indiana. I realize that summer doesn’t actually end until late September and the advent of the Autumn Equinox. But, for most people, summer comes to a close when the local schools reopen. At a minimum, the start of school signals the end of all of the extra events and experiences that make summer a season to look forward to. For those of us in Jackson...
When I was a little boy, I almost drowned. And I must confess, IT WAS MY FAULT! My family was attending a party at the house of some friends. In their back yard, they had a swimming pool. It was an in-ground pool with a clearly demarcated boundary to separate the shallow end and the deep end of the pool. I don’t remember how old I was at the time, but I clearly remember that I couldn’t swim. I...
Jeremy Myers is the Lead Pastor of First Baptist Church of Seymour, Indiana, where he has served since 2017. He has over 25 years of experience in local church ministry and not-for-profit leadership. He has a passion for helping emerging and existing generations learn to make space for each other and caring for the under-served and marginalized. In 2016, he earned his Doctor of Ministry degree from Palmer Theological Seminary, with his thesis focusing on developing connections between senior adults and youth in the church. He is a passionate and gifted communicator and is regularly invited to speak at retreats, camps, conferences, and other events. He lives in Seymour, Indiana with his wife Robyn, their two children, Mikayla and JJ, and their Golden Doodle, Evie.
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