Know Your Enemy Pt 1: What Are Demons?

Know Your Enemy Pt 1: What Are Demons?

Know Your Enemy Pt 1: What Are Demons?Welcome to our Halloween-themed blog series on demons! Actually, that’s a joke. The reason we are posting this series every Monday for three weeks is because the book of Ephesians, which we are studying in the Already and Not Yet...
The Hopper Adoption Story

The Hopper Adoption Story

“What has adopting a child with complex medical conditions taught our family about the gospel and Jesus?” This question is loaded and brings tears to my eyes. I would answer it with, “It has taught us so much.” I would think about it in three parts: our story, the...
God Is Writing Our Story of Faith

God Is Writing Our Story of Faith

“Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen” (Hebrews 11: 1). While some may find this quote clichéd, for me it sums up our walk through our journey of foster care and adoption. It reminds me the Bible tells the stories of everyday...
Why Did God Command Saul to Eliminate the Amalekites?

Why Did God Command Saul to Eliminate the Amalekites?

This past week, Pastor Andrew discussed the fall of Saul and had to deal with 1 Samuel 15:3. This verse records the words of God through the prophet Samuel to Saul, “Now go and attack the Amalekites and completely destroy everything they have. Do not spare them. Kill...
A Peek Behind the Curtain Part 6: Focused and Approachable

A Peek Behind the Curtain Part 6: Focused and Approachable

As a noun, “focus” refers to the central point of attention. As a verb, “to focus” means to converge on a central point. Focus, then, is the ability to zero in on what is most important and to see it with crystal clarity. At Mercy Hill, we want folks on our team who...