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Author Archives: Monte McClain

Blogging Towards Sunday, October 12, 2025

Genesis 1:26-31 & 3:1-13 Today we’re starting a month-long series on Sin.  While it sounds like a bummer, it’s actually a way for us to remember how we’re created and … Continue reading

October 9, 2025 · Leave a comment

Participating in the No Kings March 10/18

Dear Members of the CAPC Faith in the Public Square Group,  As most of you are probably aware, in just over two weeks, on Saturday October 18th, thousands will again … Continue reading

October 8, 2025 · Leave a comment

Action Alert around Budgets

You can sign and endorse this statement from the national Presbyterian Church of the USA. A Pastoral and Prophetic Statement from the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) on the Federal Government Shutdown … Continue reading

October 8, 2025 · Leave a comment

Blogging Towards Sunday, October 5, 2025

October 2, 2025 · Leave a comment

Blogging Towards Sunday, September 28, 2025

Mark 8:22-26  Thoughts on Today’s ReadingMark 8:22-26  Today we’re wrapping up a month-long series on Miracles, Signs, and Wonders.   Today we’re sitting with the idea of vision: Jesus restores sight … Continue reading

September 26, 2025 · Leave a comment

Blogging Towards Sunday, September 21, 2026

John 2:1-11 We’re continuing a month-long series on Miracles, Signs, and Wonders. Today we’re sitting with the word sign. When you’re driving, you pay attention to signs. Some signs inform … Continue reading

September 20, 2025 · Leave a comment

Blogging Towards Sunday, September 14, 2025

Exodus 14:10-31 & 15:20-21 We’re continuing a month-long series on Miracles, Signs and Wonders. A common expression of awe is “It’s a miracle!” Together, we’re wrestling with what do we … Continue reading

September 12, 2025 · Leave a comment

Blogging Towards Sunday, September 7, 2025

Logos by Mary Oliver; John 1:1-3, & 14; Genesis 1: 1-5; & Hebrews 11:1 “And the Word became flesh and lived among us.”– John 1:14 Logos is Greek for “word.” … Continue reading

September 5, 2025 · Leave a comment

Blogging Towards Sunday, August 31, 2025

Miracles, Signs & Wonders: The Feeding of the 5,000 | Matthew 14:1-27 We’re starting a new month-long series on Miracles, Signs and Wonders. A common expression of awe is “It’s … Continue reading

August 29, 2025 · Leave a comment

Blogging Towards Sunday, August 17, 2025

“Meadowlark Sings and I Greet Him In Return” and “Storage” and Matthew 6:25-34 The Bible and Poetry To believe in the Bible—or, rather, to believe the Bible, and to allow … Continue reading

August 15, 2025 · Leave a comment