Sunday I was led to pray that we all listen for God’s voice to prompt us to reach out with His message of hope and peace, and to move when we felt a nudge of prompting by the Spirit. In this season of Advent, new faces will be seen at our worship services, seeking the message of Jesus in Christmas. Think back…

I’m not sure if you ever wonder, but if you do wonder why we sing in church, one answer is that it’s good for us. I don’t see God as one who sits on a throne waiting to be praised, though I do see God as one who deserves to be thanked and praised. I spoke last week, in part, about how…

Encouragement plays a vital role in the growth and development of a child. Children who grow up with consistent encouragement thrive; those who grow up with constant criticism shrivel. We never grow too old to need encouraging words. Ephesians 4:29 says: “Do not let any unwholesome talk come out of your mouths, but only what is helpful for building others up according…

As I sat down to log in to Charity Tracker, I said aloud, “Let’s be On A Mission For Jesus for a while!” What I meant was that I was going to set aside the next hour or so working towards this program that is so important for our community. Then the small voice inside said, “Oh for more hands, more time,…

When my wife and I were youth pastors in Texas we took a mission trip to work in the heart of the city of Houston. Our mission group leader was a great guy, with one quirky catchphrase. He would always tell us to really pay attention in the interactions we have throughout the day with all those we encounter because we may…

I would like to share how my love for the Bible began…I believed the Bible was written a long time ago and had no value to me, but when my father was sick in the hospital with cancer, I was sitting with him. At the time The Living Bible was newly published and somehow one ended up in his hospital room. One…

We’ve all experienced disappointment when things don’t work out the way we wanted. Maybe you were heartbroken when a relationship ended or when you didn’t get that dream job. It’s hard to imagine that things are being worked out for your good. But later something better came along— maybe you met your future spouse or were given a job beyond what you…

I’d like take a moment to reflect upon the devotional we’ve been following during the month of September. The devotional was meant to be an opportunity to take away any anxieties about giving of our resources and a chance to reflect on our faith as well as an opportunity for daily prayer. During the journey, I know it also given me a…

I am excited to report that youth groups are off to a fantastic start! The valuable leaders and helpers that make the evening run smoothly are the secret to the success of our youth groups. Each age level needs a variety of loving adults who use their gifts to organize the lessons, lead discussions, communicate effectively with children and build one-on-one relationships…

I love to sing this hymn. It stirs up memories of hearing God’s call and times He prompted me to serve. It also reminds me of the work our Nominating Committee is preparing to undertake; being charged with prayerfully seeking out Ministry Group chair people, Deacons, Elders, Treasurers and special Committee members. Please pray for them. I also ask that you pray…