by Derek Fekkes | Feb 18, 2025 | Uncategorized
We have been introducing a “new” hymn, “I Asked the Lord That I Might Grow.” These lyrics were written by John Newton, author of Amazing Grace, in 1779. You may have found yourself a bit taken aback by some of the phrases of this hymn, so I wanted to give a little...
by Derek Fekkes | Feb 12, 2025 | Uncategorized
This past Sunday, we began Ephesians 4, which transitions from the proclamations of God’s grace and glory in chapters 1-3 to the ethical and moral commands for the church of chapters 4-6. It begins: “I therefore, a prisoner for the Lord, urge you to walk in a manner...