Julie’s Jar, “After Orlando”
~After Orlando~ “I won’t go to your church because it’s too liberal.” Someone recently shared that this comment was made about First Christian Church Pomona. More specifically, it had to
Continue readingJulie’s Jar, “What Does Your Church Stand For?”
Ben Bohren is preaching very soon and when I read his sermon title “What Does Your Church Stand For?” my first thought was “With WHOM Does Your Church Stand?” FCC
Continue readingJulie’s Jar, “Protecting Our Memory”
~Protecting Our Memory~ A deeply held fear people across the world share is the fear of losing their memory. We lament the loss of recognition in family or friend whose
Continue readingJulie’s Jar, “Elders on Evangelism”
~Elders on Evangelism~ Candidates for ordained ministry meet with the Committee on Ministry of our Region in order to get approval for ordination. Among the many requirements is a set
Continue readingJulie’s Jar, “Good Grief”
~Good Grief~ Mike and I attended a symposium recently at Claremont School of Theology. It was co-sponsored by Forest Lawn and the topic was “Traumatic Death and Suicide”. Over 100
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