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I do not know about you, but I see that I am a person of routine. This is becoming more difficult for me as I wade through these days surrounded by social distancing. To begin with, it was a “change of pace,” but the new has worn off. I can see some good things that […]

“I make it my ambition to preach the gospel, not where Christ has already been named, lest I build on someone else’s foundation, but as it is written, ’Those who have never been told of him will see, and those who have never heard will understand.’” — Romans 15:20–21 The apostle Paul knew who was supposed

Hear, O Israel: The Lord our God, the Lord is one. Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your strength… I will continue with the rest of the passage from The Message: Love God, your God, with your whole heart: love Him with all that

The last three to four weeks we have had some beautiful spring days, of course we have had a few stormy days as well. However, for me the sunny mild tepid days overshadow the threatening weather of Easter Sunday and April 19th. After the rain storms the grass is greener, the flowers are blossoming, and

As I walk around the church facilities it is quiet. The ministries that once occupied these rooms are on hold and it is painfully quiet to me. You might say that the church is ‘on hold’ because of this pandemic but that is far from the truth. Times like this really show us that the

For I have derived much joy and comfort from your love, my brother, because the hearts of the saints have been refreshed through you. — Philemon 1:7                 The Apostle Paul once wrote to Philemon, his brother in Christ. The letter pertained to an issue with one of Philemon’s servants, but Paul took the opportunity to tell of

    EASTER HAS BEEN CANCELLED… or has it?     Well, no doubt, this is an Historic Easter Sunday. Maybe the first time in church history where the church was not gathered for the celebration of the resurrection of Jesus.     My favorite children’s book about Easter is, “The Best Thing About Easter” by Christine Harder

Although in many ways it doesn’t seem like it, we are beginning the first day of Holy Week. Yesterday we celebrated Palm Sunday remembering Jesus’ triumphant entry into Jerusalem. Today begins the final week of Jesus’ ministry: the last supper with His disciples, His arrest, mock trial, beating and ultimate crucifixion. Then on Easter Sunday

Invisible things in our present world widely vary and impact our lives daily. Such things may include: Radio signals, TV signals, Cell Phones, Wireless and even “invisible fences” for pets. The fence is not the traditional post and wire structure. Here is how it works. (Taken from an actual advertisement). Hidden fences are created by

More than ever I am reminded of the Proverbs 3:5-6. “Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and do not lean on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge Him, and He will make straight your paths.” As we navigate these days dealing with the COVID-19 virus, it is easy for us to