Author Archives: Cory Kitch

Hymns have the distinction of being stereotyped as old and dull. Many of them certainly are old. My favorite (Be Thou My Vision) was translated from the old Irish in 1905. And, of course, they can also be sung and played with little life or vibrancy, making for a dull service. But the problem withContinue reading “In Defense of Hymns”

This past Sunday I used Sarah Young’s book, “Jesus Calling” as an example of how we can easily slip into being dissatisfied with God’s word. Here’s how I wrote it in my preaching notes:“What would you say, for example, if one day I told you that I had two gals you’d never met stashed inContinue reading “Because I haven’t been in trouble for anything in a while…”

Though more details are sure to come, it seems apparent that a man made in God’s image has died unjustly at the hands of a Minneapolis Police Officer. This has attracted national attention and stirred up the ethnic conflict and pain we already live with. I confess that when I see someone in my positionContinue reading “Why We Can’t Do Better”

I’m guessing with the widespread restrictions we’re experiencing right now that “screen-time” is at an all time high. If you’re like me it’s way too easy to mindlessly click on that Facebook app and fritter time away. No condemnation from me. Like I said, it’s easy. Also, Facebook (or your favorite social media platform) isn’tContinue reading “Gospel-Centered Facebook”

Today we’re talking about having “Good Doctrine.” The word doctrine might give you “MEGO” (my eyes glaze over) syndrome but stick with me. Doctrine is just one word we use to describe what the Bible teaches. So, if you care about truth, you care about doctrine. But you might still wonder, “Is biblical doctrine reallyContinue reading “Church Stuff: In Which We Talk about Good Doctrine and the Man Falling From a Skyscraper”

Hello everyone! If not for ‘Rona we would have already been blessed to have gathered for men’s breakfast. And, at this men’s breakfast, we would have had the pleasure of chatting about Aaron’s devotion on Discipleship. So, we chatted about that a little on video today to give you a preview of what’s to comeContinue reading “Church Stuff: In Which Cory and Aaron Talk about Discipleship and Doug Interrupts”

Dear Governor Noem, Allow me to begin by commending you for your careful decisions in handling the recent COVID-19 crisis. Many leaders have made sweeping decisions in light of shoddy computer modeling. You, on the other hand, have managed to weather this crisis without setting your own hair on fire. My sincere thanks goes outContinue reading “An Open Letter to Governor Noem”