Pastor’s Blog

The book of Joshua speaks about moving toward God’s action as we see Israel entering the promised land. Joshua 3:15-17 says this: “As those who bore the ark came to the Jordan, and the feet of the priests who bore the ark dipped in the edge of the water (for the Jordan overflows all its… Read More »

“You are to be holy to me because I, the LORD, am holy, and I have set you apart from the nations to be mine.” (Leviticus 20:26, NKJV) We’ve got it all wrong if we see holiness as a dignified, nice and well-mannered thing. It’s not any of those things. Jesus Himself is holy but… Read More »

“But by the grace of God I am what I am, and his grace toward me was not in vain. On the contrary, I worked harder than any of them, yet not I, but the grace of God that was with me.” (1 Corinthians 15:10) Do you remember the old cartoon Popeye the Sailor? I… Read More »

“Then King David went in and sat before the Lord; and he said: ‘Who am I, O Lord God? And what is my house, that You have brought me this far? And yet this was a small thing in Your sight, O Lord God; and You have also spoken of Your servant’s house for a… Read More »

“Let us not get tired of doing good, for we will reap at the proper time if we don’t give up. Therefore, as we have opportunity, let us work for the good of all, especially for those who belong to the household of faith.” (Galatians 6:9–10) When is the last time you helped a friend… Read More »

“Strength and honor are her clothing, and she can laugh at the time to come. Her mouth speaks wisdom, and loving instruction is on her tongue. She watches over the activities of her household and is never idle. Her children rise up and call her blessed; her husband also praises her: ‘Many women have done… Read More »

“See then that you walk circumspectly, not as fools but as wise, redeeming the time, because the days are evil. Therefore do not be unwise, but understand what the will of the Lord is.” (Ephesians 5:15-17) “Billy Graham was asked once what he was most surprised by in life. He answered, ‘Its brevity.’” (Christianity Today,… Read More »

“A man’s heart plans his way, But the LORD directs his steps.” (Proverbs 16:9) I remember back in 2016 when my son was in high school, he was selected as a member of the National Honor Society at his school. He had been working hard to make straight A’s all year and it was great… Read More »

“When the soldiers crucified Jesus, they took his clothes, dividing them into four shares, one for each of them, with the undergarment remaining. This garment was seamless, woven in one piece from top to bottom. ‘Let’s not tear it,’ they said to one another. ‘Let’s decide by lot who will get it.’” (John 19:23-24a) Imagine… Read More »

So often I hear people say that they don’t believe that God has gifted them with being able to share the Gospel with others. The fact is if you call yourself a Christian Jesus has commanded you to “Go therefore and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father… Read More »