Our first family dog was a black Cocker Spaniel named Bridget. We gave her that name because it struck us as a posh name befitting such a bougie dog breed. She was a sweet little dog who, for the most part, would go with the flow. She was also every bit the spoiled princess. At no point was this more apparent than when we attempted to take her on a walk. While most dogs make a beeline for the...
It’s more than probable that you’ve heard some version of the story of Goldilocks and the Three Bears. For the sake of the cause, allow me to give a brief summary. A young girl with blond hair and an entitlement complex is wandering around alone in the middle of a bear-infested forest. She happens upon a well-stocked and fully-furnished house and decides to make herself at home. Upon entering the...
St. Peter is undeniably an important character in the New Testament. He gives off what the kids today call “main character energy.” Throughout the gospels, Peter boldly and often brashly pushes his way into the spotlight with Jesus. Consider, for instance, his attempted stroll on the water with Jesus, which ultimately ended with Jesus pulling Peter’s scared and soggy behind out of the surf, or...
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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