by nsmith | Dec 23, 2023 | Andrew Hopper, Generosity, Practical Theology
In the economy of God’s kingdom, what takes our faith the deepest also takes the mission the farthest. This is the heartbeat of why we preach about money at Mercy Hill. At our church, we don’t talk about money all the time, but when we do, we don’t apologize! The...
by nsmith | Dec 21, 2023 | Events, Advent, Christmas
When the calendar hits December first every year, it’s common for many of us to change our regular radio stations and begin blasting Christmas music. Suddenly, our cars resound with classic carols, and our homes are filled with festive melodies as we prepare for...
by nsmith | Dec 13, 2023 | Advent, Christmas
During the Christmas season, phrases of “glory to God” and “peace on earth” remind us of something crucial about joy: true, biblical joy comes from a genuine relationship with God through Jesus Christ. As a culture, we often overreact by settling for shallow...
by nsmith | Dec 5, 2023 | Christmas, Practical Theology, Advent
As we begin the month of December and step into the Advent season, it’s essential to ponder upon the true meaning of Christmas. We’re about to be knee-deep in the hustle and bustle of holiday preparations, and it’ll be tempting to get caught up in the trappings of the...
by nsmith | Sep 7, 2023 | Andrew Hopper, Mission, Leadership
This fall, Mercy Hill will be putting on a church growth conference called Breaking Barriers. The idea behind the conference is to not only help equip churches for growth but free them to grow as well. We live in a strange time around the concept of church growth. In...
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