Resolutions Need to Come with a Magic Wand
What is it about the new year that prompts us – no, drives us, to reflect on the things that we want to change about ourselves?
Either it is or it isn’t. Either He is or He isn’t.
Author: Brett Starr
In the movie, A Charlie Brown Christmas, one of the most iconic Christmas movie scenes of the past fifty years took place. The central character, Charlie Brown, a kind-hearted, well-meaning young boy, with his dilapidated little Christmas tree, throws his hands up in frustration and...
Looking After God's Interests
Have you ever read the book of Ecclesiastes? It is a book by Solomon, son of King David, King of Israel, the wisest man who ever lived. In his lifetime Solomon composed 3,000 proverbs and over 1,000 songs. In the Bible, Solomon wrote the Song of Songs, much of the Book of Proverbs and the book...
A Christmas Legacy
Author: Brian Robertson
This time of year, one of our family’s favorite things to do is watch Christmas movies! We watch exactly the same ones every year – “Elf”, “A Christmas Carol”, “How the Grinch Stole Christmas”, “Holiday Inn” (it ends at Christmas, so it...
Ruth Today
In chapter 2 of the book of Ruth in the Old Testament we read the touching account of the widow Ruth setting out to seek food from local farm fields: “Now Naomi had a kinsman of her husband, a man of great wealth, of the family of Elimelech, whose name was Boaz. And Ruth the Moabitess...
Do the Right Thing
Author: Bill Robbins
“There is a way that seems right to a man” I think it is safe to say that you believe in “doing the right thing.” The fact you are on this site and are reading past the title probably reflects your desire to act in a moral fashion. I know in my life I have always...
Criticism
I admit it. I don't like criticism. The fact is, I like to think that I'm doing just fine thank you, and don't need any unsolicited comments from the peanut gallery. I'm wondering today if I'm all alone or if you too struggle with accepting criticism.
Holy Matrimony!
Author: Alan Budd
Recently, I performed a wedding for some dear friends of mine. As I was preparing, it got me thinking again about all the passages that the Bible instructs us about how to love each other as husband and wife. There is good wisdom written in there – I am sure you may have heard some of...
Pastor Steve’s Musings in the Aftermath of the 2016 Election
I am not a politician, nor am I a political junkie. I am a follower of Jesus, a husband and a dad, and a pastor of an awesome local church. But I was intrigued by the goings-on during this election season so I followed the news cycle more than I have in past elections. And today I thought...
The Cost and Reward of Mission Work
Normal Mom Text: “Hey mom, let’s have lunch on Tuesday! Oh, and can I borrow your cupcake pan?” My Text Today: “Eeeek – Mommy – we just had a really big earthquake and I was home alone and David ran up from the church to protect me!!!!” Way to get...