The psalmist paints a beautiful picture of 40 years in the wilderness. God is the beneficent provider, freely giving the people what they need. Bread, meat, water, light in the […]
Before this story turns tragically dark in telling of the banishment of Hagar and Ishmael, it is uproariously funny. When Abram and Sarai are told the news they will bear […]
Laughter comes in countless varieties: the polite chuckle; the belly laugh; the burst that makes your nose leak; the snicker of teenagers who think parents are dumb as rocks, the […]
Countryside Welcomes Rev. Dr. Molly Marshall and Dr. Munjed Murad [Omaha, NE, June 8, 2023] – Countryside Community Church is thrilled to announce the upcoming visit of Rev. Dr. Molly […]
Sometimes it’s just plain hard to believe the Bible. I’m not talking about things like the earth being created in six days or the parting of the Red Sea. I […]
John Claypool called his book on the major Old Testament characters, Glad Reunion.[1] What he meant by that is these heroes from the Old Testament are our spiritual ancestors. In […]
I hate camping. Camping is a thrifty way to vacation. It’s also a huge hassle: the complex packing and unpacking; the loud, drunk people at the adjacent campsite with the […]
Countryside Community Church invites you to the second annual Race, Religion & Social Justice Conference this week, June 7 & 8. Register now at https://www.trifaith.org/rrsj-2023/ for the June 7 keynote […]
We begin a journey today through the marvelously rich stories of the Bible’s first book of stories. Since Muslims, Jews and Christians all lay claim to some of these same […]
My phone buzzed: a short series of texts from the church’s business manager. “There’s a little chimney fire in Pilgrim Hall, I’m sure we can manage.” … “So, the fire […]
