Author: Eric Targe

Christ Follower | Husband & Best Friend of Rebecca | Father of World's Cutest Kids | Pastor at Park Community Church Near North

The Banquet

A poem based on Luke 14, and Jesus’ perspective of our banquets.

Brightening a Dim Christmas

Despite our best efforts to restore the brightness of Christmas we crave. Most “joy-bringers,” when chased, reveal themselves to be Christmas killjoys.

Friend-Shipwrecked

Deep friendship is essential in an increasingly isolated world. Cultivate friendships through time, curiosity, and vulnerability, enriching life and combating loneliness.

Forgiveness ≠ Reconciliation ≠ Restoration

“Forgiveness”, “reconciliation”, and “restoration” are not synonyms, they are separate actions that might entail the healing of a relationship, but the three are not necessary components of one another.

Why We Pray

There are diverse motivations for prayer, from seeking medical benefits to fostering relationships. Prayer is about developing a relationship with God, who cares for humanity. Ultimately, prayer involves persistence, faith, and understanding God’s timing.

40-Day Lenten Devotional

A 40-Day Lenten Devotional through the Gospel of John written in partnership with another pastor from Park Community Church.

Holey, Wholly, Holy

If the risen and glorified Jesus is holey, wholly, holy, and our aim in discipleship is to look more like Him, then how do we disciple in brokenness (holey)? How do we embrace the whole, not simply neurological, person (wholly)? How do we form followers of Christ who look like Him (holy)?

Resurrection, Brokenness, & Easter Candy

Easter is right around the corner and with it comes a variety of ideas and emotions. For those who participated in the Lenten season by giving up a cherished snack or behavior, relief will soon be coming. For many people (including my wife) great excitement is building for store shelves to be stocked with Cadbury…

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