THE WORD
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 ...
Rev. Adam Tyler, Author at Farmville
THE WORD
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 ...
by Rev. Adam Tyler, Friday, February 23, 2024 5:10 pm
THE WORD
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 ...
by Rev. Adam Tyler, Friday, January 26, 2024 12:13 pm
THE WORD
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 ...
by Rev. Adam Tyler, Friday, December 29, 2023 11:38 am
THE WORD
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 ...
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 ...
by Rev. Adam Tyler, Thursday, November 2, 2023 7:30 am
THE WORD
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 ...
by Rev. Adam Tyler, Friday, October 6, 2023 11:00 am
THE WORD
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 ...
by Rev. Adam Tyler, Friday, September 8, 2023 4:47 pm
THE WORD
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 ...
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 ...
by Rev. Adam Tyler, Saturday, July 29, 2023 11:57 am
THE WORD
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 ...
by Rev. Adam Tyler, Saturday, July 15, 2023 10:20 am
THE WORD
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...