Worship Service, February 22

February 22, 2026 Service Location: the Strawbridges' (2760 S Ogden St, Englewood) Time: 10:00am Dear Church, This week marks the beginning of the season of Lent. Like Advent, Lent is a time of waiting and reflection; and even repentance. I want to encourage you to make extra space…

Genesis 16

On this week's episode Joe and Tim discuss Genesis 16, focusing on the complex narrative of Hagar and Ishmael, which highlights God's unwavering promises amidst human impatience. They explore how Sarai's decision to give Hagar to Abram as a surrogate reflects cultural practices of…

Worship Service, February 15

Service Location: the Nichols' (4501 S Kalamath St, Englewood) Time: 10:00am Dear Church, Our study in Genesis continues this week. On the podcast, Joe and Tim walk through Genesis 15, where God appears to Abram in a vision and reaffirms His promise of a son and countless descendants.…

Genesis 15

On this week's episode Joe and Tim walk through Genesis 15, where God appears to Abram in a vision and reaffirms His promise of a son and countless descendants. They trace the broader story of Genesis—from creation and fall to flood and Babel—showing how God’s…

Genesis 14:18-24

On this week's episode Joe and Rick explore Genesis 14:18–24, focusing on Abraham’s return from battle and his encounter with Melchizedek, king of Salem, who brings bread and wine and blesses Abraham in the name of God Most High. Joe and Rick emphasize the theological…

Worship Service, February 1

Service Location: the Strawbridges' (2760 S Ogden St, Englewood) Time: 10:00am Dear Church, This week I want to highlight the upcoming Psalm sing with Redeemer Community and other churches on Friday, February 6. This is a great opportunity to spend some time with like-minded Christians and learn some…

Genesis 14:1-17

On this week's episode Joe and Tim explore Genesis 14:1–17, explaining how a coalition of eastern kings conquered the region around Sodom, captured Lot, and asserted dominance through tribute. Abram, far from being a lone nomad, is shown as a wealthy patriarch with trained fighting men,…