Category Archives: Christ Presbyterian Church of Oxford

Spring Concerts and Activities Preview

Posted on January 21, 2018 by Micah Everett

Happy New Year! After my usual winter break from blogging I am glad to be back with you again and have a full slate of planned topics to cover here this spring. To begin, though, I’d like to share with … Continue reading →

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Paul’s Exhortation to the Colossians: An Ordinary Christian Life

Posted on November 21, 2017 by Micah Everett

If then you have been raised with Christ, seek the things that are above, where Christ is, seated at the right hand of God. Set your minds on things that are above, not on things that are on earth. For … Continue reading →

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It’s Okay to “Go Through the Motions”

Posted on September 30, 2017 by Micah Everett

Several times in the past few weeks when I have asked students how they could have improved their performances of various playing assignments I have heard responses something like “Well, I could have put more emotion into it.” To be … Continue reading →

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“Counterfeit Detection Training:” A Short Reflection on Colossians 1:15-20

Posted on September 25, 2017 by Micah Everett

I mentioned in my last post that this year I am sharing responsibility for an adult Sunday school class at Christ Presbyterian Church on the letter to the Colossians. Given that this is the focus of any focused theological study … Continue reading →

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Fall Concerts and Activities Preview

Posted on September 13, 2017 by Micah Everett

Once again this year I have a very full teaching load, with 28 applied students when high school and other private students are taken into account, 20 players in the University of Mississippi Trombone Ensemble, and 13 players in the … Continue reading →

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