On October 31, 1517 – five hundred years ago – Martin Luther, a young Catholic monk, posted his 95 theses on the door of the castle church in Wittenberg, Germany. That was the spark that set ablaze the religious movement we know now as the Protestant Reformation. And it was a movement that literally and radically changed the world. But, one might ask, “Is the Reformation over? What is its lasting significance? Why should it matter to me?” One might also ask: “So, in...
I hope you will join me, hundreds of Inglesiders, and guests at our Fall Family Festival on Wednesday evening, October 25. It’s a great night of fellowship, food, and fun for all ages. And, if you have a friend that you want to introduce to our church, it’s a wonderful event to invite them to attend with you. It all occurs here at Ingleside on the east side of our campus. Start time is 5:30 p.m., and we wrap it all up at 8:00 p.m. Be sure to bring your appetite with you....
When Merriam-Webster defines the word “bridge,” two primary meanings are offered: a structure carrying a pathway or roadway over a depression or obstacle (such as a river), for example, a bridgeconnecting the island to the mainland a time, place, or means of connection or transition, for example, building a bridgebetween the two cultures, or the bridge from war to peace Simply put, bridges help us overcome obstacles and make connections. Of course, the greatest...
Whenever newcomers check out Ingleside, virtually all are asking some form of the question: “Is there a place for me?” And for years our short answer has been, “Yes!” Our answer reflects the spirit of Romans 15:7, which says: “Therefore welcome one another as Christ has welcomed you, for the glory of God” (ESV). Of course, the questions newcomers are asking are sometimes more specific and more nuanced, even if they are rarely spoken aloud. Consider a few...
