by Jeff Kephart | Oct 10, 2024 | Encouragement
Those who have been part of the East Central Region for a while know our mission as a combined family of churches: “To partner with the Church in Ohio and West Virginia to represent the Gospel of Jesus Christ to every man, woman and child.” I’ve often highlighted the...
by Jeff Kephart | Sep 5, 2024 | Encouragement
As I write this, the November elections loom just over the horizon. In past years, I’ve been approached by Christians asking, “should I vote?” and “for whom?” I’ve counseled that since God gives us the privilege of living in a nation in which our vote can influence...
by Jeff Kephart | Aug 7, 2024 | Encouragement
I’m not sure most of us as Christians live as aware as we should be of the Biblical teaching that Jesus-followers are to consider themselves “dead.” The scriptural evidence is clear: I have been crucified with Christ, and I no longer live, but Christ lives in me....
by Jeff Kephart | Jul 10, 2024 | Encouragement
We have once again celebrated July 4th, marking the 248th year since our founding fathers announced the Declaration of Independence. Flags have flown, fireworks have been displayed, and fresh performances of “God Bless America” have been shared. It begs a critical...
by Jeff Kephart | Jun 10, 2024 | Encouragement
We disciples of Jesus are in a continual process of transformation. We are called to a life of becoming more and more like Jesus and less and less like ourselves as we pursue a growing relationship with God, with other Christians, and with those who have yet to make a...
by Jeff Kephart | May 13, 2024 | Encouragement
I can’t say it loudly enough—“It’s about relationships!” We as Christians must remind ourselves again and again that the core of our lives as disciples of Jesus is not religious activity; the indispensable aspect is our relational connection with God and with others....
