by Derek Fekkes | Jan 10, 2022 | Uncategorized
I used to do a “state of the church address” each January. I haven’t been as consistent with these recently, but wanted to share some reflections on the church as we enter a new year, especially given the unique challenges of the past two years. To make it simple,...
by Derek Fekkes | Dec 7, 2021 | Uncategorized
I just finished listening to the widely popular podcast series, The Rise and Fall of Mars Hill, and wanted to share a few takeaways I had. I share these intentionally in a general way, to be beneficial whether you’ve listened to the series or not. Each point is...
by Derek Fekkes | Nov 20, 2021 | Uncategorized
In light of last week’s sermon on God’s providence (from Ecclesiastes 3:1-15), I’ve written a couple of blog posts this week unpacking this massive and important topic. In the first, I argued that the claim that God is providentially working, ordaining, bringing about...
by Derek Fekkes | Nov 16, 2021 | Uncategorized
After preaching on the topic of God’s providence this past Sunday, I am writing a few blog posts to dig into this important topic more. Yesterday, I tried to explain that there is great comfort in knowing that God is providentially working, ordaining, bringing about...
by Derek Fekkes | Nov 15, 2021 | Uncategorized
This past Sunday, our text of Ecclesiastes 3:1-15 had us consider the topic of God’s providence. Verse 11 states, “He has made everything beautiful in its time.” The word translated “beautiful” means “appropriate, fitting, lovely.” And in context, it refers back to...
