The Pastor’s Heart 7/22/2022
Our church theme this year is one word: “Steadfast.” We began the year studying it, have sung about it in our services, signed emails and letters with it, and have…
Our church theme this year is one word: “Steadfast.” We began the year studying it, have sung about it in our services, signed emails and letters with it, and have…
It’s true. It’s always been true. And the people of the “coasts of Decapolis” said it well. In Mark 7, they brought a deaf man who also had a severe…
The Fourth of July. It’s flags, fireworks, family, and fun. It’s burned burgers, burned backs, and burned-out bottle rockets. It’s barbeque, beans, and Boston Pops. It’s water sports, water slides,…
I just changed my mind. I was heading one way for today’s topic, but then I got the news and changed directions. But before I began typing, I had to…
All was well, or so he thought. But then everything changed when they found that book. It’s the story of King Josiah in 2 Kings 22-23, and I hope you’ll…
It is a day to honor and remember. To honor and remember all those who have given their lives in the defense of our nation. It is called Memorial Day. …
Today’s the day. My eye appointment day, that is. You know how it goes. Cover one eye and read the chart. Answer the sometimes impossible question “Is this clearer? –…
She felt forsaken. Alone. Ashamed. You can read her story in 1 Samuel 1. She bore the cultural stigma of being childless. Her husband assured her of his love and…
There’s nothing like the book of Proverbs for short sound bites of wisdom, and just about every practical topic conceivable is addressed in this book. Of course, Proverbs speaks over…
There’s something from last Sunday’s resurrection messages that I can’t get off my mind. On Sunday morning, we considered “Resurrection Truth,” four statements showing the power and importance of Christ’s…