In my years of pastoral ministry, I’ve officiated more funerals than I can count. Each of them, in various ways and to differing degrees, weighed heavily on my heart and mind. Even at times when the service was a celebration of a long life shared with a legion of well-loved family and friends in faithful service to the Savior, my heart hurts for and with the family and my mind strains to find the...
I often find myself reflecting back on friends I’ve had the privilege of knowing at various stages of my life. Over the years, I have lived in 3 states, attended at least 7 schools, and served in 5 churches. I’ve met and developed friendships with countless wonderful people, people whom I deeply love and whom were vital to my survival and success. It saddens me that I have been unable to maintain...
The race is on! Since we purchased a 1988 Ford Mustang (which we lovingly refer to as Miss Betty Blue), we have been slowly replacing components as time and money allow. Over the course of the last ten months, we have replaced the seat belts, the entire headlight and tail light assemblies, and the seals on most of the windows. We have repaired a broken turn signal and the hatch for the hatch back...
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...
With the conclusion of our youth group mission trip to Huntington, WV, our wild and wonderful slate of summer activities has come to a conclusion. As always, it has been a lot of fun, but it has also been a lot of work. And, no matter how much you enjoy things like camps, conferences, and mission projects, a person’s body can only take so much. The words of Jesus ring very true; The spirit is...
The foundation of the entirety of the Bible is the work and person of Jesus Christ. Everything in Scripture flows to, through, or from His life, death, and resurrection. In Ephesians 2:20 it tells us that our faith is “built on the foundation of the apostles and prophets, with Christ Jesus himself as the chief cornerstone.” All of it is given by inspiration of God and is vital for living the...
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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