Pastor’s Blog
In 2006, Steve Sheely was approached by the Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette and asked to write a column as part of their FaithMatters series. 80 columns later, Steve is still writing these columns.
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The Bible as a Sex Handbook?
In a climate of overwhelming questions about sexuality and gender, it's important to know that the Bible has an entire book devoted to healthy desire and sex. This was...
To the Christians in Palestine
Israel's status changed the day tongue-shaped fire danced on the apostles... ______________________ I was at a party when I was in graduate school. I found myself at...
A favorite part of Creation
Ain't nothing but a hound dog? What? When I come home at the end of the day, I get out of my car and walk to the front door. I confess my disappointment that Pearl...
God’s original Holy Land
Yes. It was harder than I thought it would be. Immediately after worship service on Sunday, March 19th I hurried into my office and changed clothes. My wife drove me...
God was the one who invented real-life church…
God was smart enough to invent a place for the risen Jesus to be revealed...that is also a great place to have meaningful relationships. There is a picture somewhere...
A Subversive Christmas
Sometimes scripture passages become too familiar... Candy canes. Angelic music. Will Ferrell in yellow tights. Christmas is a magical time. Many of us celebrate this...