Prior to this message we had a great celebration of baptism within our church family. Baptism is a sign and a seal of God’s promises…so in today’s message we are reminded that our identity is in Christ alone. All people are God’s people and He chooses us, dearly loves us, and wants for us to … More God’s Promise
“Therefore, my dear brothers and sisters, stand firm. Let nothing move you. Always give yourselves fully to the work of the Lord, because you know that your labor in the Lord is not in vain.” (1 Corinthians 15:58) The tomb is empty. Jesus conquered sin & death. Jesus rose again & is preparing the way … More He Chose Us…
For each of the last 10 years during Holy Week, I read and reflect on something I wrote on Good Friday the Easter after God turned our eyes toward this new chapter of life… Good Friday – 2011 Thank You for today, Father. Thank You for what you did for us today. Thank You for … More Good Friday Reflection…
Psalm 23 is one of the most well-known Psalms. Most people can probably recite at least part of this Psalm of David. This Psalm was the next chapter in my daily reading one day last week and, in the midst of Pandemic2020, I read this Psalm very differently than I ever have. Here are my … More Wednesday “Wonderings”…
For each of the last 9 years during Holy Week, I read and reflect on something I wrote on Good Friday the Easter after God turned our eyes toward this new chapter of life… Good Friday – 2011 Thank You for today, Father. Thank You for what you did for us today. Thank You for … More Good Friday Reflection…
So many things have changed in the last month as society has shut down. For many of us: Work is different Our daily routines & rhythms are different Our family dynamic & relationships have changed Our interactions with our friends & support network have changed or disappeared completely. Just about EVERYTHING has changed in some … More Holy Week – A Monday Reflection…
CLICK HERE to listen to this week’s message This is our commissioning of our graduating seniors… Every year we honor our graduating seniors the Sunday before graduation. On Senior Sunday, instead of a “Children’s Message”, we do a brief reflection in honor of, and for, our graduates we are commissioning into the mission fields for … More Senior Sunday Commissioning…
CLICK HERE to listen to this week’s message Are you ambitious? Are you prideful? Psalm 131 challenges our perspectives on a few things (that we may need to unlearn and rethink.) Charles Spurgeon says the 11th Psalm of our “Songs of Ascent” is, “One of the shortest [of the Psalms] to read, but one of … More Content – Psalm 131
As I have spent much of today reflecting on the meaning of this Memorial Day…the word “thankful” seems so insignificant. My grandfather served. My dad served. Neither died in combat. Thankfully, they died much later in their life…which is one major reason why I am here today. Although I have a family history of service … More “Thank You!” isn’t enough…
