I think that most of us have heard the rhyme, “Sticks and stones may break my bones but words will never hurt me!” It seems one of those sayings that parent learn to encourage kids to keep going when faced with mean people. Yes, the motive is good, but this children’s rhyme is far from… Continue Reading
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Why My Bible Can Be Difficult to Understand!
I remember picking up a copy of an older Bible that I acquired somewhere along the way. I decided I was going to read it! The challenge is that I decided to start with the section known as Revelation! You would not be surprised that I did not get much out of my efforts. The… Continue Reading
Knowing the Unknown
I wonder if you are person that does not like to know the score of a game that you are recording to watch later. There is a sense where the emotional thrill of the game is lost if you know how it ends before you start. Now, this may be good for sports events, or… Continue Reading
Rearview Mirror 12-30-2021
· Let it Snow! Let it Snow! Let it Snow! I hope that you are enjoying the wonderful white stuff. I am reminded that the Bible refers to snow to illustrate the purity of the follower of Jesus! Thinking about the snow, please contact one of the pastors should you have a need. · Thank… Continue Reading
Jesus Strong!
Reflecting on the last 12 months I have been reminded of the conundrum of our human condition. It seems as if everything has changed in our world but, at the core, has it really changed? It is easy to think, looking at the surface level, that we have made great progress in areas but, have… Continue Reading
God and Government!
This is a great question- Is God working in and/or through government? I realize that this is an emotionally charged issue in our time. I would suppose that each of us would take different positions on this point. I would like to look at one instance of many in the Bible that could point us… Continue Reading
Rearview Mirror 12-23-2021
· Caryl and I send our Christmas greetings and Christian love to each of you this Holiday season. I hope that your hearts will be touched as you are reminded of God’s working through that first Christmas to bring you into a relationship with Him! · Christmas Eve Candlelight Service, Friday December 24th 6PM. We… Continue Reading
Christmas is for You!
The account of the very first Christmas never ceases to amaze me. One of the threads throughout the account is God’s personal interest in all people but especially the common people of the world. We see the emphasis in the selection of Joseph and Mary to be the parents of the promised Messiah. We also… Continue Reading
Rearview Mirror 12-16-2021
· Like most things in life it is easy to miss the daily blessings with all the busy-ness in our lives. Let me encourage you to work at making each day special by considering what Christmas is all about! · Baptismal Service(s). I am excited for how the Lord has been working in hearts and… Continue Reading
Christmas – The Glory of God’s Grace
I wonder when was the last time that you stood in awe of what the Lord has done for you. The Bible refers to God’s working among us in many different ways, one of the best known is referred to as His grace! It is important that we remember that Christ, is really about God’s… Continue Reading