by John Arnold | Jun 16, 2026 | Uncategorized
At some point, every one of us runs into a limitation. Sometimes it’s a shortage of time. Sometimes it’s a lack of resources, energy, money, volunteers, opportunities, or answers. We find ourselves staring at a problem that seems bigger than our capacity...
by John Arnold | May 15, 2026 | Uncategorized
My Hidden Features Moment I recently stumbled across something surprising about my iPhone. Apparently, the Apple logo on the back of the phone is not just decorative. It’s actually a programmable button. I had no clue. For example, I set mine up so that, if I double...
by John Arnold | Mar 18, 2026 | Uncategorized
What Is Maundy Thursday? (An FAQ Guide for Thoughtful Disciples) Maundy Thursday is one of the most meaningful—and sometimes least understood—days in the Christian calendar. It invites us into a quiet, powerful moment in the story of Jesus. If you’ve ever wondered...
by John Arnold | Mar 1, 2026 | Uncategorized
The First Part — Reach One Each day I pause for a few minutes, quiet my mind, and ask God to bring someone to mind that I should pray for. Once aname surfaces, I pause again and ask for a Scripture that might be meaningful for that person. Then I open my phone, record...
by John Arnold | Jan 20, 2026 | Uncategorized
One Important Way We Care for One Another at First Presbyterian Church When people visit a church for the first time, one of the most common questions—spoken or unspoken—is this:“If I become part of this community, will anyone really notice me or care about what’s...
by John Arnold | Oct 16, 2025 | Uncategorized
This post is an extension of Pastor John Arnold’s recent sermon, God Cleanses Us, from Zechariah 13:1 and Titus 3:4–7. If you missed the message, you can watch or listen here and then explore five simple ways to make confession and inner renewal a natural rhythm in...
