Well, friends, what a wonderful candlelight service we had this past Sunday night! I think I enjoyed that one more than any other. Maybe it was because Lynsey and I were able to sit with our girls for most of the singing and readings. I sensed a closeness to all of you and among us … Continue reading Merry Christmas!
Yesterday, I briefly referenced a few lines from a hymn by Ann Griffiths. She was a Welsh poet and hymn writer who died in 1805 at the age of 29 after childbirth. The part of the hymn I quoted was: Gladly would I leave behind me All the pleasures I have known To pursue surpassing … Continue reading O That We Would Run Toward Obedience to Christ!
This Thanksgiving, I'm thankful for all of you. In no particular order . . . Thank you, Susan Hersey for leading the charge in Operation Christmas Child. Thank you, Ruth Sutton for not giving up on your friends who don't know Jesus. Thank you, Diane Howard for all the behind-the-scenes things you do. Thank you, … Continue reading Thank You, Central Oaks
Imagine being an Israelite around the time of Moses' death. You have heard of how God did amazing things through Moses. The plagues, the parting of the Red Sea, the giving of the law, water from a rock (twice!), manna from heaven. It's hard to remember all God did through him. But now he's dead. … Continue reading A Subtle Message from Joshua for Times of Transition
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?
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