IBC Blog
eLetter
A Reflection on Black History Month
In recent weeks at IBC, we’ve been discussing the importance of wrestling with our own personal past—our life story—to better understand our present and God’s intentions for our future. This is a vitally important part of our ongoing spiritual growth and development. God has made us who we are through the formative experiences and relationships of our lives: though our heritage, our heroes, our high points, and our hard times.
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eLetter
The Peaceable Kingdom
Last Sunday I had the privilege of preaching what I consider the Apostle Paul’s greatest formulation of the Gospel of Jesus Christ, 2 Corinthians 5:14-21.
eLetter
Not So With You
Christianity is not merely a set of ideas to agree to, but a whole new life to be lived in the power of the Spirit and in the fellowship of the saints.
Home Groups
Laughing in the Dark
At yesterday’s Big Brunch for Small Groups, the topic was fun. We talked about the importance of having fun at small group, we developed a theology of fun, and we shared ideas for small group celebrations.
eLetter
The Broken Beautiful
Last Sunday I talked about the IBC core value of creativity and defined it as “making it better and making it beautiful through making needed change.”
Chatter
Passing the Peace
Everyone remembers his or her first kiss. For some it was smooth and flawless, but for most of us it was extremely awkward.