Pastor’s Blog

Day 7: Caught in the Act Read: John 8:2-11 Today we look at one of many unnamed people whose stories are preserved in scripture. Most who are familiar with God’s […]

Day 6: Born in Pain Read: 1 Chronicles 4:9-10 What’s in a name? Seems a rather benign, or even ridiculous, question for a devotion. But think about it. Parents spend months […]

Day 5: A Prostitute Saves the Day Read: Joshua 2:1-24; Joshua 6:20-23; Matthew 1:5; Hebrews 11:31 The story of Rahab is such a beautiful display of full redemption. Rahab, the […]

Day 4: An Enslaved People Read: Exodus 1:1-22; Exodus 3:7-9; Exodus 4:29-31 By the time we catch up with the Israelites in Exodus 1, there has been much drama to […]

Day 3: A Short Man Stands Tall Read: Luke 19:1-10 As I begin today’s character study, I’m transported back to a small Sunday School room where I sat as a […]

Day 2: A Slave Girl’s Two Desert Encounters Read: Genesis 16:1-16; Genesis 21:1-19 El Roi is what Hagar named God in Genesis 16:13. The One who sees. Hagar’s story is […]

Day 1: Disciples and a Turbulent Boat Read: Matthew 14:22-33; Mark 6:45-52; John 6:16-21 Jesus walking on the water is a well-known story in church life. It’s such a familiar […]

Julie is from Billings and began attending Emmanuel with her family during her ninth grade year. Julie met Steve, our Executive Pastor, in youth group and after their marriage, they […]