Pg 04 Pastors’ Perspective
In each Epistle, this column features a single question to which our pastors are asked to reply. It is usually [...]
Pg 06 Beyond the Rational: The Vital Role of the Arts in Worship and Spiritual Life
In Presbyterian and Reformed worship traditions, the Word of God is at the heart of our faith. Scripture is the [...]
Pg 08 October Memory Verse
“…speaking to one another with psalms, hymns, and songs from the Spirit. Sing and make music from your heart to [...]
Pg 09 Quiet Inspiration
How did you do that? How did you think of that? How did you make it look so real? These [...]
Pg 10 Divine Art and Reflections of Faith
From a very young age, I developed a profound appreciation for the arts, especially music. As I matured, I began [...]
Pg 12 November Memory Verse
"Praise him with timbrel and dancing, praise him with the strings and pipe, praise him with the clash of cymbals, [...]
Pg 13 The Tuesday Singers’ Mission
Every Tuesday afternoon from October through March, a special group known as the Tuesday Singers visit local assisted living facilities [...]
Pg 14 The Shape of God’s Love
I have the privilege of serving as a volunteer at First Church, assisting with Sunday School and the Wonder Years [...]
Pg 15 A New Dawn: Redemptive Entertainment
About thirteen years ago, my wife and I decided to cut the cord. We were expecting our oldest daughter, Lucy, [...]
Pg 17 Behold
Every woman in the room had breast cancer—except me. For ten years, I had been convening this group which named [...]
Pg 20 God’s Presence Online
Only a creative, infinite, all-knowing mind could foresee how the Great Commission (Mark 16:15) would unfold centuries after Jesus spoke [...]
Pg 21 Immersed in the Story of God
We might not always be aware of it, but the arts play a profound and essential role in enriching our [...]
Pg 25 December Memory Verse
“Yet you, Lord, are our Father. We are the clay, you are the potter; we are all the work of [...]
Pg 27 The Unexpected Joy of Christian Comedy
Few professions throughout history have had more influence on the cultural conscience than comedians. Through a biting mix of humor [...]
Pg 29 From GQ to Jesus
In 2004, I was thriving in my successful career as a fashion photographer, working with many leading brands. My wife [...]
Pg 31 A Silent Witness
First Impressions: Creative Faith is a collection of original writings and artwork by members and friends of First Church. Senior [...]
Pg 33 Pastor’s Letter
Dear Members and Friends of First Church, First Church is gearing up for another exciting season! Around the release of [...]