A friend recently shared on social media an article entitled The World is Catechizing Us Whether We Realize It or Not. It reminded me of an article with a similar title that I quote from every year at the beginning of confirmation class, when I meet with the parents. The premise behind articles like this is… Read More ›

  Dear Church Family, In Ephesians 1:16, the apostle Paul writes to the church in Ephesus, “I do not cease to give thanks for you.” Paul explained that he was so thankful for them because he had heard of their faith in Christ and their love for one another. Over the last few months, my… Read More ›

  “Who wants to write the obituary?”  In my mind, this is a question that should accompany a bleak winter scene at the top of the newsletter and not, as I expect will be the case, a beautiful summer themed design. But, as we know, obituaries have to be written in all seasons of the year…. Read More ›

The following is an excerpt from an article I wrote a number of years ago on singleness, a stage of life that I’ve been in for a long time but which will be changing for me this month. If you remember it, then I pray it’s a helpful reminder to you. If you haven’t read… Read More ›

In 1984, Martin Nystrom penned the famous song, “As the Deer.” He based the lyrics on Psalm 42:1, “As a deer pants for flowing streams, so pants my soul for you, O God.” The song was very popular in my growing-up years, and whenever I sang it, I think I always had this picture in… Read More ›

Bible Study will be held on Zoom and in person. The Zoom link can be found at this link or through the following ID and Passcode: Meeting ID: 893 3347 1019 Passcode: 076902 HEBREWS 9:23-28 The need for purification of the heavenly things by better sacrifices   Hebrews 9:23-26a – The Need for Purification  … Read More ›

Bible Study will be held on Zoom and in person. The Zoom link can be found at this link or through the following ID and Passcode: Meeting ID: 893 3347 1019 Passcode: 076902   HEBREWS 9:11-22 Hebrews 9:11-14 – Christ appeared as High Priest Why choose to use the word Christ in this section? In… Read More ›

April showers bring May flowers. This old saying is laced with hope meant to get you through the season of rain and gloom. It is meant to remind you that while you go through the season of rain, there is a season of sunshine and beauty awaiting – budding flowers, green grass, the warmth of… Read More ›

Bible Study will be held on Zoom and in person. The Zoom link can be found at this link or through the following ID and Passcode: Meeting ID: 893 3347 1019 Passcode: 076902   HEBREWS 9:1-10 Worship in the Earthly Tabernacle   Hebrews 9:1-5 – Description of the Earthly Tabernacle The earthly tabernacle was a… Read More ›

Departures. They evoke many different emotions. A rough start to a vacation is a delayed airline departure with the frustration that comes from having travel plans messed up from the get-go. Hospital departures however, often bring joy from the doctor’s news, “You’re being discharged today. You’re going home.” Watching a loved one departing for active… Read More ›