This Sunday, we come to one of my absolute favorite scenes in the book of Acts. God arranges for Philip the evangelist to have a “chance encounter” with an Ethiopian eunuch as he travels along the road of a 2,000-mile, round-trip, spiritual pilgrimage to Jerusalem. A trip of that duration was extraordinarily expensive and quite … [Read More…] September 28, 2025
One of the things that makes church leadership unique is the fact that our ultimate Leader is Jesus. As He says in Matthew 16:18, “I will build my church, and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it.” So, unlike the CEO of a corporation or the executive director of a nonprofit, to be … [Read More…] September 21, 2025
Jesus never said following him would be easy. In fact, he prepared us for the opposite, “In the world you will have tribulation. But take heart; I have overcome the world” (John 16:33). Following Jesus means taking up our cross daily, and following him no matter the cost (Luke 9:23). Peter writes to the first … [Read More…] September 14, 2025
We Millers are so looking forward to being back with our church family this Sunday! After three years of intense doctoral work, this end-of-summer break was just what the doctor ordered. We return refreshed, recharged, and rejuvenated! This year our thematic emphasis is on the fourth stage of The Journey of a Lifetime: Change … [Read More…] September 07, 2025
