Today I had the opportunity to be in a couple of hospitals, and the patients I was visiting were commenting that Madison Christian Church is a very caring church. They were thankful for the prayers, cards, calls, etc., that came to them from the church family. Whenever that is pointed out to me, … [Read more...] about A Caring Place
An Important Week
Two Worship Services We are very excited about the fact that this Sunday, September 12, we will offer worship on a two-service format. The times of those worship services will be 9:00 and 10:30 in the Worship Center Auditorium. We would love to have you as part of the in-person audience. However, … [Read more...] about An Important Week
I’m Going To Be A Pastor
As we get ready for football season, I loved this article from Church Leader Magazine, written by Stephanie Martin about Stefen Wisniewski, retiring from the NFL to be a pastor. Welcome to the ranks, Stefen. We need good guys who love Jesus and who will use their platform to preach about him with … [Read more...] about I’m Going To Be A Pastor
We Have Redemption
In the course of a few hours, not long ago, I had a conversation with two different fathers. Their stories were drastically different. The first father was on top of the world. His son had just been accepted into a much sought after and highly selective graduate program. This had been an … [Read more...] about We Have Redemption
Church Picnic Information
We hope that you plan to join us for the Family Picnic. Please consider this your invitation! Safety of our people is always a primary concern at Madison Christian. Due to the current situation of increased cases of Covid-19 and high-transmission of the Delta variant, we are going to make … [Read more...] about Church Picnic Information
Lessons from a Walk
Diane and I are spending a couple of days with her dad in northern Indiana. I was out walking around what used to be the farm. I could not help but think about how much has changed in the 4+decades I have been coming here with her. The portrait above, commissioned by Heather Barnes, is their … [Read more...] about Lessons from a Walk
Finish the Race!
On Sunday we talked about 2 Timothy 4:6-8, the subject: “How to Finish.” 2 Timothy 4:6-8 6 “For I am already being poured out like a drink offering, and the time for my departure is near. 7 I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith. 8 Now there is in store for … [Read more...] about Finish the Race!
The Only Name You Need
Although I am not a golfer, I have a friend who regularly sends me devotionals from "Links Players," a ministry to golfers. The devotional I share below, written by Tim Philpot, makes an excellent point about the name that will be on our lips when one day we appear before the Lord. THE … [Read more...] about The Only Name You Need
God’s Holiness, Our Need
I was particularly touched today by the devotional shared by Dan Overmeyer. It comes from The Prayers of Charles Swindoll. It speaks especially to the times we are living in, and the need for all of us as believers to live in obedience to Jesus Christ and to seek Him with all we have. You may … [Read more...] about God’s Holiness, Our Need