The Pastor’s Heart 5/11/2018
Her son was looking for help on understanding what sin is and how to avoid committing it. In a letter to that son, this mother lovingly replied: “Take this rule:…
The Pastor’s Heart 5/4/2018
She’s here! And she’s beautiful! Little Emery Dallas Bowker, our second grandchild and first granddaughter, made her entrance into the world at 10:26 last Monday morning. Praise the Lord, mom…
The Pastor’s Heart 4/27/2018
“Slippery When Wet.” We’ve all seen the sign. The very fact it’s there tells you it’s probably wet! It’s a warning to watch your step, because a slip could lead…
The Pastor’s Heart 4/20/2018
This time last week, I was doing what Peter had just done all night. Fishing. The group from our church, though, did better than Peter and his associates. Our annual…
The Pastor’s Heart 4/6/2018
“Would you just be still?!?” Ever said that to one of your children? Or had it said to you? It’s not really a question, is it? More like an imperative. …
The Pastor’s Heart 3/30/2018
She still bore the heart-rending grief of watching Him suffer the horrendous and bloody death by crucifixion. Then, the almost overwhelming sense of loss. And now, early on that first…
The Pastor’s Heart 3/16/2018
It was a good question. Job asked it as he was going through the lowest moment of his life (to put it mildly). As Job responded to one of his…
The Pastor’s Heart 3/2/2018
Each week this note is sent out with a prayer that it will be an encouragement to someone. But sometimes I receive one that does that for me. One such…
The Pastor’s Heart 2/23/2018
Yes, I love technology. It can be a great and productive tool. But sometimes…. Sometimes, I feel that I’m in over my head. Like this week. Sound booth laptop issues.…
The Pastor’s Heart 2/9/2018
Well, it’s over. The final horn sounded, confetti fell, the trophy was presented, more confetti, emotional interviews, and yesterday, a parade. And, oh yes, somewhere in there a trip to…