There are few topics that create more controversy or conflict when presented from the pulpit than stewardship. More specifically, it gets really uncomfortable in the room when we start talking about finances and giving. People get a little bit sensitive and, at times, defensive when you talk about their money and even more so when you ask them to give some of it away. In fact, one of the top...
My lovely wife shared a meme on her Facebook page a few days ago. It didn’t include an interesting or engaging picture. It was just a black screen with white text that read, “Halloween: a day when we get it right. Strangers come to us beautiful, ugly, odd or scary, and we accept them without question, compliment them, treat them kindly, and give them good things. Why don’t we live like that?”...
The John F. Kennedy Space Center is located in Cape Canaveral, FL. As one might guess, it is filled with memorabilia about America’s efforts to explore space. There are museums honoring various missions and astronauts from the past. Several replicas of rocket ships and space shuttles are on display throughout the grounds. Guests are even able to take a bus tour out around buildings where NASA...
My good friend and pastoral colleague, Pastor Mike Miller, asked me to read through his most recent column for his local newspaper. I found it to be both respectful and thought provoking. I encourage you to read it and consider the questions he poses for those who claim the name of Jesus. It feels like every week presents our society with a new national debate over issues of basic human morality...
On Sunday afternoon, I received a call from my sister, Amber. She informed me that our youngest brother, Jimmy, had been in a terrible motorcycle accident and was being life-flighted to a hospital. My wife and I, of course, immediately prepared to leave to meet them at the hospital. Before we left the house, we learned that he had passed. He was only 41 years old. Honestly, this call wasn’t...
The first weekend in October is one of, if not the biggest of weeks in the quintessential small town of Seymour, Indiana. It is the week when Oktoberfest takes over the streets of this little city and our sleepy town comes to life. I, for one, am here for it! According to their website, “The Seymour Oktoberfest is a celebration of German heritage, food and homecoming.” The German flavor is...
Moxie Coffee Company, located right here in Seymour, is my favorite coffee shop. It is owned by my good friend Montica. It is a place that not only serves up some of the highest quality coffee, tea, and various other food and drink options, it is a place to find community, connection, and comradery; all things we could use a lot more of these days. Beyond all of that, Moxie is a place that...
When I entered the office Monday morning, my entire team was gathered around our little supply closet, watching one of my associates attempt to unlock our safe. Our office manager extraordinaire, Mrs. Jeanne Nichols, is on vacation, meaning there are a few unusual tasks we have to complete in her absence. By the time I entered the fray, the battle with the safe had been going on for some time...
Heinz Ketchup is currently running a promotion through their website that allows customers to personalize bottles of Heinz Ketchup. It’s a very easy process. One simply goes to the website and inputs the desired name into the box the company has provided, click add to basket, and you can buy your very own, personal bottle of ketchup. That is, of course, the company deems your name worthy of...
James 1:22 challenges those who call themselves followers of Jesus with these words: “Do not merely listen to the word… Do what it says.” It’s actually a simple and intuitive response to the call of Christ and the truth of God’s Word. We have a bad habit of making it complex and difficult. Rather than putting the truth into practice, we often try to protect and defend it by creating...
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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