Rev. Adam Tyler, Author at Farmville

THE WORD

The Word: Who is my neighbor?

There’s a story that is told in the Bible, specifically in Luke 10, about a time Jesus was asked a question. He had been doing ... Read more

by Rev. Adam Tyler, Saturday, August 17, 2024 8:52 pm

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The Word: Recharging our batteries

If your household is anything like mine, you have lots of electronics that need recharging every day: cell phones, tablets, computers; handheld games, earbuds, smart ... Read more

by Rev. Adam Tyler, Saturday, July 20, 2024 8:40 am

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The Word: The ‘value’ of foolish arguments

Recently, I’ve been working my way through Clinton Portis’ classic novel True Grit. It isn’t my usual reading fare, but I’ve enjoyed it. I haven’t ... Read more

by Rev. Adam Tyler, Friday, May 17, 2024 6:12 pm

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The Word: A faith experienced

On the last day of March, we celebrated Easter Sunday. For you and your family, that celebration might have included an egg hunt and Easter ... Read more

by Rev. Adam Tyler, Thursday, April 18, 2024 6:57 pm

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The Word: Rejoice and weep

Last weekend, we celebrated my son’s birthday. For nine years, Jonathan has graced our lives with his amazing mix of creativity, kindness, humor, and exuberance ... Read more

by Rev. Adam Tyler, Friday, March 22, 2024 6:15 pm

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The Word: Love is a table manner

Eating is one of the most important and vulnerable things we do, and it always has been. Food is, of course, essential, and we must ... Read more

by Rev. Adam Tyler, Friday, February 23, 2024 5:10 pm

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The Word: What do we feed our souls?

Our family loves breakfast food. We like cinnamon rolls on a lazy Saturday morning, and eggs and bacon on a Sunday night. Morning coffee and ... Read more

by Rev. Adam Tyler, Friday, January 26, 2024 12:13 pm

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The Word: More than a guest room

It’s a staple of the Christmas play we’ve probably seen before: kids in bathrobes as Mary and Joseph, knocking on a door.  Another kid, the ... Read more

by Rev. Adam Tyler, Friday, December 29, 2023 11:38 am

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The Word: Keep being thankful

Monday morning, as I drove to the office, I hit play on my podcast app. I had downloaded several episodes to listen to on my ... Read more

by Rev. Adam Tyler, Sunday, December 3, 2023 6:34 am

Columns

The Word: Not bothering enough to love

If you are anything like me, your newsfeed has been clogged with horror. Not just bad – horrific. Bloodshed in Gaza, Israel, and Ukraine. Mass ... Read more

by Rev. Adam Tyler, Thursday, November 2, 2023 7:30 am

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The Word: Of donuts and yeast

“Be careful,” Jesus warned them. “Watch out for the yeast of the Pharisees and that of Herod.” — Mark 8:15 I know almost nothing about ... Read more

by Rev. Adam Tyler, Friday, October 6, 2023 11:00 am

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The Word: Everyone matters

I didn’t grow up with siblings, but now I have two lively young children. I’m learning all sorts of new insights! One moment, they can ... Read more

by Rev. Adam Tyler, Friday, September 8, 2023 4:47 pm

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The Word: Facing Temptation: Applause

Last week, a church member asked me if I got butterflies in my stomach when I stood up in front of people to preach. That ... Read more

by Rev. Adam Tyler, Friday, August 11, 2023 2:16 pm

Columns

Adam Tyler: A Lament of the Clergy and Lay Leadership of Farmville Baptist Church

On July 28, 1963, a group of African-American worshippers arrived on the front steps of Farmville Baptist Church, seeking to enter the sanctuary and join ... Read more

by Rev. Adam Tyler, Saturday, July 29, 2023 11:57 am

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The Word: Facing Temptation: Authority

I have two children, and they are some of the sweetest kids I know (though I may be a bit biased!). They are polite and ... Read more

by Rev. Adam Tyler, Saturday, July 15, 2023 10:20 am

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The Word: Facing temptation: Appetite

Temptation is something we all face in life. We are tempted to do many things. Some are trivial: is it horrible if I have an ... Read more

by Rev. Adam Tyler, Friday, June 16, 2023 12:20 pm

church and community

The Word: Stay connected to the vine

Last weekend, we planted a garden. Not much of one – just a couple of raised beds with cucumbers and tomatoes – but my children ... Read more

by Rev. Adam Tyler, Saturday, May 13, 2023 8:15 am

Columns

The Word: Washing hands or taking up crosses?

Today is Good Friday, the day Christians remember the crucifixion of Jesus Christ. When told alongside the account of Jesus’ resurrection on Easter, the cross ... Read more

by Rev. Adam Tyler, Friday, April 7, 2023 5:51 pm

Columns

The Word: Analog in a digital world

In a storage closet in my house, there are boxes of clothes and boots and books and canvas webbing. A few years ago, I became ... Read more

by Rev. Adam Tyler, Saturday, March 4, 2023 7:41 am

Columns

The Word — Embracing the dormancy of winter

Every day, I commute from Keysville to Farmville for work. Much of that drive is past farms and fields. In spring and summer, there is ... Read more

by Rev. Adam Tyler, Saturday, January 28, 2023 10:50 am

Columns

The Word — Keeping ‘X’ in ‘Christmas’

Last week, I was traveling to see family with my wife and children. As we went along, we commented on the Christmas lights we saw ... Read more

by Rev. Adam Tyler, Friday, December 23, 2022 3:09 pm

Columns

The Word — Getting ready for Christmas already?

Christmas has already arrived at my house. Or at least it has made an appearance. My family moved to our new home in spring of ... Read more

by Rev. Adam Tyler, Saturday, November 19, 2022 5:39 pm

Columns

The Word — Take time for a Sabbath recharge

I love fall. The crispness of the air, the color of the leaves, the beauty of a clear blue sky with just a hint of ... Read more

by Rev. Adam Tyler, Friday, October 14, 2022 6:25 pm

Church & Community

The Word — Choose the Good

In Mark 1, when Jesus is arriving on the scene as a Jewish miracle-working rabbi, he preaches a simple sermon: “The time has come. The ... Read more

by Rev. Adam Tyler, Sunday, September 11, 2022 9:00 am

Columns

The Word — Rockwell’s ‘Golden Rule’ shares what Jesus practiced

Norman Rockwell was one of the iconic American artists of the 20th century. Among his most incredible works was his cover for The Saturday Evening ... Read more

by Rev. Adam Tyler, Friday, August 5, 2022 12:33 pm

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