Motivated by Fear

Blog, Will Pannell

Paul writes to Timothy in 2 Timothy 1:7, “for God gave us a spirit not of fear but of power and love and self-control.” The command to not fear is all throughout Scripture. From Israel going into battle completely outnumbered, to the wind and the waves of a storm about to capsize a boat. Do […]

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Kids and Social Media – Podcast

Blog, Will Pannell

One of my regular podcasts is Not Just Sunday with Patrick Miller and Keith Simon. Recently, they released an episode entitled “Social Media for Kids: What Christian Parents Should Know.” This piqued my interest as, over the last couple of years, I’ve read more and more about the harmful effects of social media on our culture. It takes at least a decade, usually […]

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Embracing the Heart of Forgiveness

Sermon Recap, Will Pannell

In a world that often seems unforgiving, the concept of “countless second chances” stands as a beacon of hope and grace. This idea, deeply rooted in biblical teachings, challenges us to look beyond our hurts and embrace a mindset of forgiveness that mirrors the very heart of God. The Power of Shaping Our Hearts At […]

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Using Money to Shape Our Hearts for God’s Kingdom

Sermon Recap, Will Pannell

In a world obsessed with accumulation and self-preservation, the concept of generosity can seem counterintuitive. Yet, as we delve deeper into the spiritual realm, we discover that generosity is not just a noble act – it’s a transformative force that shapes our hearts and aligns our lives with God’s purpose. Consider this profound truth from […]

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Busy Summer!!


Will Pannell

Wow! It has been one crazy summer! For those who may not know everything here is a brief recap of some things I have done this summer… Stepped down as Youth Minister of Milford Christian Church. Graduated with Masters of Divinity with emphasis in Pastoral Care and Counseling from Cincinnati Christian University. Moved to Virginia. […]

August 15, 2016

No More


Will Pannell

What if I said you had 30 slaves working for you? In reality, most of us have more than 30; that’s a pretty conservative number. Think about it, let that soak in for a moment. I am not talking about an abstract concept or a what-if scenario, but a reality. Almost everything we own has […]

June 7, 2016

Grace of the Cross


Will Pannell

It has always confused me why some people receive grace while others appear not to. But then again, who can really know the mind of God and what he has given to others? I am not attempting to unpack and explain grace completely, that would take far too long!! But as I read the story […]

April 22, 2016

Cautions of Creative Liberty


Will Pannell

If you’ve grown up in the Church, I’m sure you like me have seen many accounts of the story of Jonah. Veggie Tales has to be my favorite! Recently I was given a DVD of a Jonah play, though it was really good, it is still not Veggie Tales! These are by far not the only […]

April 6, 2016

Hate the sin, Love the saint


Will Pannell

Through a series of events in the last week, which are far too much to get into now, I did a lot of thinking this last week on sin in general. How we put sin on a scale and compare ours to others. Though God does set different penalties for different sin, all sin keeps […]

February 17, 2016

Fish Looking for Water


Will Pannell

Over the years I have had incredible opportunities to see what God is going in other parts of the world. Every single time I come back in awe of my personal attitude living in the states and get so disgusted with myself for everything I take for granted. Not having to walk everywhere. A smartphone. […]

February 11, 2016

Friendship


Will Pannell

Friendship is an odd thing. A couple months ago I had a friend from college stay the night before an interview he had here in Kentucky. We talk on a fairly regular basis and most of the time he was here was simply talking about life, over pizza, movies and playing with the dog we […]

February 5, 2016

Not My Fault!


Will Pannell

I’ve been to a lot of basketball games; I mean A LOT!! Growing up in Virginia where Friday night high school football games is what everyone does, I do not know a lot about basketball. I have learned one thing though, whether your team is winning or losing, yell at the refs! All the time. […]

January 28, 2016

Change


Will Pannell

Change is a funny word. Depending on one’s situation it can either bring relief or stress; usually more of a combination of the two. On the one hand, new things are exciting and invigorating, at least for me, but on the other hand, the unknown is something we all fear to some extent. As a […]

January 20, 2016

(My) Song of the Year


Will Pannell

Music has always had a unique way of communicating to the heart and soul of a person where mere words alone cannot. Music inspires, motivates, gets our blood pumping before a big game and allows us to focus and calm down. It has a great power over our emotions and state of being. I believe […]

January 13, 2016