https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2ZT8V_DZxws Above is the song we will be learning together in September. Below are a few thoughts about why I chose this song followed by the lyrics. Why This Song The weariness of the world threatens to steal our joy and burden us to the point of breaking us. This is not God's will for … Continue reading New Song for Worship: “Come to Jesus (Rest in Him)”
Father in heaven, may your name be revered above every name in this next hour as we remember one of your dear saints, Diane. May your kingdom come and your will be done through every word spoken, memory revisited, and tear shed. We thank you, Father, for Diane Perkola. We know that every good gift … Continue reading A Prayer at the Funeral of Diane Perkola
Crossway, the publisher of the ESV Bible, has produced this video interview of Joni Eareckson Tada, a woman who has lived most of her life as a quadriplegic. It is 13 minutes, but it is worth your time. https://vimeo.com/735497503
It's hard to know how to care for people on an individual basis as a pastor. In the old days pastors would go to people's houses regularly for a "home visit." That has fallen by the wayside. These days the most time I have with you all as individuals is usually if something serious has … Continue reading Need Counsel, Prayer, Spiritual Check Up?
A dear lady has been a guest at our church for three weeks now. She lives not far from the building, but has been either walking or using the ride-share service Lyft to get here. After service this past Sunday, I was talking to her and Nancy Ingram, who was telling me that our new … Continue reading Did You Hear What Nancy Ingram Did?
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