The Promise of the Perseverance of God; Philippians 1:3-11
"Don't pray for lighter burdens, but for stronger backs." I like that quote, even though I would prefer lighter burdens. In Philippians 1:6, Paul writes, "I am sure of this, that he who began a good...
19 Sep 202123min
A Funeral Message for Jeff Simons
Jeff was a good friend, an active member of our church, and a wonderful volunteer. He will be missed.
18 Sep 202120min
Philippians: For Those We Hold In Our Hearts; Acts 16:11-34
"How did you two meet?" That's a question often asked of married couples and good friends. I can tell you where I was and what I was doing when I met my best friends. Likewise, I can tell you exactly ...
12 Sep 202125min
Hospitality: Preparing the Table; Psalm 23
The table shows up in the strangest places; you don't always find it in a kitchen or dining room. Back in April, when our family had COVID, the table showed up on our porch. I'd look out the door, and...
5 Sep 202121min
When Wisdom isn't Enough; Proverbs 26:4-5
"DoubleThink" is a term first coined by George Orwell in his book 1984. DoubleThink is defined as "the power of holding two contradictory beliefs in one's mind simultaneously, and accepting both of th...
29 Aug 202122min
Pursue Righteousness & Kindness; Proverbs 21:21
There are some words we use almost exclusively in church settings. I call these words "Christianese." If you weren't brought up in Sunday school, you probably don't know how to define them. Well, hone...
15 Aug 202117min
Zeal Without Knowledge; Proverbs 19:2
Did you "like" and "share" that post? You know, the one that said if the sick little girl's picture got 1000 likes and shares, then the doctor perform the surgery that would save her life? Did you sha...
8 Aug 202127min
Let There Be Hospitality; Genesis 1:1-31
Genesis 1 kicks off the creation story with those familiar words, "Let there be light." The first thing God does is provide us with the guidance we need to find our way in this world and, ultimately, ...
1 Aug 202132min
