Category Archives: Pastors Blog

Is it OK to Test the Lord?

    If there is one thing certain about life, it is that we are frequently faced with uncertainty. The uncertainties in our lives range from needing direction on decisions to understanding how to navigate a current crisis. The question I’m asking is- Is there is a right and wrong way to seek the Lord’s help in… Continue Reading

Fear God or Inflation?

    It is interesting how quickly circumstances can seize our attention. Many that I know are concerned by all that could possibly happen in our economy. The challenge is that it seems like there is no end of attention-grabbing issues. It should not surprise us that the Bible speaks to the follower of Jesus’ response. It… Continue Reading

The Blessings of Setbacks!

It is a very unique person that understands and embraces the setbacks of life. I would assume that for most of us we would prefer to avoid these unexpected and unwanted interruptions. It is interested that the Bible presents several positive insights on difficulties. I would like to look at how embracing these challenges puts… Continue Reading

The Danger of Blessing

    Most of us only think of the positive sides of blessing. But like most good things there is a place where it can ruin out lives. Now, you are thinking, “How could God’s blessing in my life be a danger?” Well, the Bible shares many accounts of blessing gone wrong. Let’s look at the account… Continue Reading

The Danger of Frustration

    I am sure that all of us have been pushed to our limit at some point. The danger of being in this zone is that we often don’t respond properly. Think about the last time that you let frustration get the better of you. The Bible reminds us that there are consequences when we let… Continue Reading

The Dangers of Resentment

    It seems that we live in a cultural context that celebrates being offended. It seems like everyone seems to be offended over something. Resentment is like playing with fire, you think that you can control it, but it has a life of its own. The Bible reminds us of the dangers of holding a grudge,… Continue Reading

Am I a Role Model?

    Let me ask you, “Are you a role model?” This is a question that we all need to ask ourselves. The answer to that would be yes for everyone. A better question is “What kind of role model am I?”  We know that everyone is a role model whether good or bad. I am sure… Continue Reading

Where is Heaven?

    I recently was reading an article about a certain location. My mind stopped on the name of the location. I did what most people would do. I used one of the mapping apps to find the location. But you will not find heaven on any map. The only place we can find the answer to… Continue Reading

Do I Really Want It?

    I want you to think about how you respond when you want something. I would imagine that you take action to acquire what is desired. We recently needed to replace some living room furniture. We spent time checking out online sources and local stores until we found the solution. I would imagine that this also… Continue Reading