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Refugee Jesus
There’s a lot of talk today about building walls and keeping refugees, foreigners and outsiders away. But when we do this, we are pushing Jesus Himself away—for the beloved Christmas story reminds us that Jesus was a refugee. Check out this podcast episode on 1208GREENWOOD’s webpage or simply subscribe to the podcast on iTunes, Spotify,…
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In Our Image
Who’s God talking to when He says, “Let us create man in our image”? Is He talking to the Trinity? Or someone else? I cover this question in this week’s midweek edition of the 1208PODCAST. Check out this podcast episode on 1208GREENWOOD’s webpage or simply subscribe to the podcast on iTunes, Spotify, or Google Play.…
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The Greater & Lesser Light
In this week’s Midweek Edition episode, I explain why the sun and the moon are labeled the greater and lesser light in the Genesis creation story. This launches us into conversations about ancient astrology and even takes us into the story of the wisemen in the Christmas story. Check out this podcast episode on 1208GREENWOOD’s…
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A Look Inside Journey of Faith
In today’s SMC Podcast episode we take a look at what’s going on in Journey of Faith Community, one of our SMC churches. Pastor Sheryl Colter gives us a closer look at their group model and also shares with us what it’s like to be a woman in ministry. Check out this podcast episode on Southern…
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Flash Sale on My Latest Book!
With the launch of my new audiobook coming out soon (running my final check on it right now before I submit it to Audible), The Rush and the Rest, is taking on a special Kindle Countdown Sale. You can download it today for $1.99! It’ll be slowly increasing back to it’s regular price every few…
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Joshua
Just as a “Pedro” might today introduce his name to an English-speaking person as “Peter,” so would a Hebrew “Joshua” have introduced himself to a Greek-speaking person as, “Jesus” in the New Testament era. This transliteration reminds us to focus in on the meaning of Jesus’ name as the angel communicated it to Joseph in…
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Son of David
A new series on the Gospel of Matthew kicks off just in time for the Christmas season. Jamin dives into some Greek and Hebrew to help us see the significance of Jesus being the Son of David. Given the content of this episode, you may found the powerpoint helpful. Download the PDF here. Check out today’s…
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Facing the Impossible
In today’s interview, Michael Forney gives us spiritual advice for facing the impossible tasks that come up in our churches. Check out this podcast episode on Southern Michigan Conference’s Webpage or simply subscribe to the podcast on iTunes, Spotify, or Google Play.
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Ruah
Today we launch a new series on the Old Testament called, “The Midweek Edition.” Today we learn more about the “Ruah”—the Spirit of God—and we look at the places He’s seen creating in the Bible, staring with Genesis 1:2. You can learn a bit more on this topic in an excerpt from my book, The…
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Featured in Light & Life Magazine
I was recently asked to write the feature article for December’s issue of Light & Life Magazine—a magazine of the Free Methodist Church. Since they knew I had a book on the fruit of the Spirit and that happened to be December’s theme, they had me write up an adapted excerpt of my book. If…
