The Rev. Thomas C. PumphreyOct 22 min readStorms, Loss and GenerosityAs news starts to come out of stricken mountain locations after the remnants of hurricane Helene passed through, we’ve heard of tremendous d
The Rev. Thomas C. PumphreySep 183 min readGrowing Deeper with Christ: Why Membership?We used to be a nation of joiners, finding our identity in various institutions such as churches, clubs and service organizations.
The Rev. Thomas C. PumphreyJun 193 min readDo I really have to go to church?Spoiler alert: the answer is yes! But you could have guessed that, couldn’t you?
The Rev. Thomas C. PumphreyDec 21, 20232 min readWaiting for God's PresenceIs it still Advent? This season before Christmas will go quickly this year:
The Rev. Thomas C. PumphreyNov 1, 20234 min readHoly Living, Holy DyingWe often avoid discussing or thinking practically about our own death. But doing so is an enormous blessing for ourselves and especially for
The Rev. Thomas C. PumphreyOct 18, 20232 min readFaithfulness and PlanningThis Thursday Message is more practical than theological. Well, perhaps that’s not true. Budgets sound pretty mundane and earthy.
The Rev. Thomas C. PumphreyOct 11, 20234 min readTithing in the real worldSet apart a tithe of all the yield of your seed that is brought in yearly from the field. Deuteronomy 14:22
The Rev. Thomas C. PumphreyOct 4, 20233 min readSpiritual growth in an earthly matterOf all the spiritual practices available to Christians, one seems out of place, and yet it has been for me one of the most powerful.