December 2015 But reject profane and old wives’ fables, and exercise yourself toward godliness. For bodily exercise profits a little, but godliness is profitable for all things, having promise of the life that now is and of that which is to come. I Timothy 4:7-8 (NKJV) Last August, Karina (7) broke her right arm. After taking the cast off, we have been…
FROM THE PASTORS DESK For this reason we must pay much closer attention to what we have heard, so that we do not drift away from it. For if the word spoken through angels proved unalterable, and every transgression and disobedience received a just penalty. How will we escape if we neglect so great a salvation? Hebrews 2:1-3 The other evening my…
FROM THE PASTORS DESK That day Jesus went out of the house and was sitting by the sea. And large crowds gathered to Him, so He got into a boat and sat down, and the whole crowd was standing on the beach. And He spoke many things to them… Matthew 13 Matthew tells us that Jesus, maybe looking for some fresh air,…
FROM THE PASTORS DESK Remember, I commanded you to be strong and brave. Don’t be afraid, because the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go.” Joshua 1:9 (ERV) Today is Wednesday, August 26, 2015. I write this newsletter article and I find myself all alone in the house. All six of our children hopped on bus #17 at 7:30…
FROM THE PASTOR’S DESK “…many were gathered and were praying. When he (Peter) knocked on the gate, a servant-girl named Rhoda came to answer. When she recognized Peter’s voice, because of her joy she did not open the gate, but ran in and announced that Peter was standing in front of the gate. They said to her, “You are out of…
FROM THE PASTOR’S DESK “Put on the full armor of God, so that you will be able to stand firm against the schemes of the devil.” Ephesians 6:10 The other day I was considering full coverage or liability insurance on my 1998 Honda Accord. I decided to leave it at full coverage even though liability costs quite a bit less. That very…
FROM THE PASTORS DESK “For God so loved the world, that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him shall not perish, but have eternal life.” John 3:16 Our oldest daughter Kiana (10) really likes the movie Frozen. Apparently she is not the only one that enjoys the movie, as it became the highest grossing animated film of all…
FROM THE PASTORS DESK I lift my eyes toward the mountains. Where will my help come from? My help comes from the Lord, the Maker of heaven and earth. (HCSB) Psalm 121:1-2 In the 1956 movie “The Searchers” Marion Mitchell Morrison, aka John Wayne (1907-1979), took on the role of Ethan Edwards, a former confederate soldier. Ethan and Martin Pawley set out…
“Jesus came to His hometown and began teaching them in their synagogue, so that they were astonished, and said, “Where did this man get this wisdom and these miraculous powers?” Is not this the carpenter’s son…and they took offense at Him.” Matthew 13:54ff In 2005 country singer Carrie Underwood sang a song titled, “Jesus, Take the Wheel.” The young mother in the…