PASTOR'S COLUMN 5 "God called the light day and the evening night. And there was evening, and there was morning, the first.” Genesis 1:5, NIV "1st Sunday - "The First Day"

PASTOR’S COLUMN ​ 1 “Jesus was born in Bethlehem in Judea, during the reign of King Herod. About that time some wise men from eastern lands arrived in Jerusalem, asking, 2 “Where is the newborn king of the Jews? We saw His star as it rose, and we have come to worship Him.” 10  When they saw the star, they were filled with joy! 11   They entered the house and saw the child with His mother, Mary, and they bowed down and worshipped Him. Then they opened their treasure chests

PASTOR’S COLUMN 15  “When the angels had returned to heaven, the shepherds said to each other, Let’s go to Bethlehem! Let us see this thing that has happened, which the Lord has told us about.” 16 They hurried to the village and found Mary and Joseph. And there was the baby lying in the manager. 17  After seeing Him, the shepherds told everyone what had happened and what the angel had said to them about this child. 18  And all who heard the shepherds’ story were astonished,

PASTOR’S COLUMN ​ 2 “But you, O Bethlehem Ephratha, are only a small village among the people of Judah. Yet a ruler of Israel, whose origins are in the distant past, will come from  you on my behalf.”        Micah 5:2, NLT 10 “Do not despise the day of small beginnings. Zechariah 4:10, KJV ”3 rd Sunday in Advent - Purpose!”   The divine purposes of God are not delineated, nor determined, by size or quantity. God’s divine purposes will come to fulfillment in the exact man

PASTOR’S COLUMN 1 “In the beginning the Word already existed. The Word was with God, and the Word was God. 2  He existed in the beginning with God. 3 God created everything through Him, and nothing was created except through Him. 4  The Word gave life to everyone that was created, and His life brought light to everyone. 5  The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness can never extinguish it.   14 So the Word became human and made His home among us. He was full of

PASTOR’S COLUMN 2 “The people who walk in darkness and despair will not go on forever. The land of Zebulun and Naphtali will be humbled, but there will be a time in the future when Galilee of the Gentiles, which lies along the road that runs between the Jordan and the sea, will be filled with glory.” 6 For a child is born to us, a son is given to us. The government will rest on His shoulders. And He shall be called: Wonderful Ciunselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince

PASTOR’S COLUMN 6 “ Don’t worry about anything; instead, pray about everything. Tell God what you need and thank Him for all He has done. 7 Then you will experience God’s peace, which exceeds anything we can understand. His peace will guard your hearts and minds as you live in Christ Jesus.” Philippians 4:6-7,NLT                                                  ​           ​                                                                                                  

PASTOR’S COLUMN 7 “ Don’t be afraid,”​ David said. “I intend to show kindness to you because  of my promise to your father, Jonathan. I will give you all the property that once belonged to your father, Jonathan. I will give you all the property that once belonged to your grandfather Saul, and you will eat here with me at the king’s table…” And  Mephibosheth, who was crippled in both feet, lived in Jerusalem and ate regularly at the king’s table.”        Samuel 9:7,13 NLT    

PASTOR’S COLUMN 26 “When Seth grew up, he had a son and named him Enosh. At that time people first began to worship the Lord by name.”    Genesis 4:26, NLT “When To Say Thanks!” In the Biblical world, evidence of people giving thanks to God was through offerings. Throughout much of the Old Testament we see instances of people expressing their gratitude to God through gifts of food, drinks, and the sacrifice of animals. A major act of expressing thanksgiving to God often is ov

PASTOR’S COLUMN 23  “Who remembers us in our lowly state, For His mercy endures forever.” 24  And rescues us from our enemies, For His mercy endures forever, 25  Who gives food to all flesh, For His mercy endures forever.”       Psalm 136:23-25, NKJV                                                                                                      “God Remembers and Rescues!”   One of the needs we have in life is to be remembered . To be overlooked often causes a person to

PASTOR’S COLUMN 1 “Unless the Lord builds the house, the work of the builders is wasted. Unless the Lord protects a city, guarding it with sentries will do no good. 2  It is useless for you to work so hard from early morning until late at night, anxiously  working for food to eat; for God gives rest to His loved ones.” Psalm 127:1-2, NLT “Only the Lord!”   Our extraordinary abilities as humans are incredible, but they could never exceed the greatness and worth the Lord can do

PASTOR’S COLUMN 9  “As Paul spoke on and on, a young man named Eutychus, sitting on the windowsill became very drowsy. Finally, he fell sound asleep and dropped three stories to his death below. 10   Paul went down, bent over him, and took him into his arms. “Don’t worry,” he said, he’s alive!” Acts 20:9-10, NLT “Awakening of a New Generation!”   In Washington Irving’s tale of Rip Van Winkle one compelling aspect of the story is how Rip, on his way to chores, fell asleep. Whe

PASTOR’S COLUMN 9  “How can we thank God enough for you in return  for all the joy we have in the presence of our God because of you?  12 May the Lord make your love increase and overflow for each other and for everyone else, just as ours does for you.”          I Thessalonians 3:9;12, NIV    "Favor, Increase and Overflow!"   In 13 th century England, people complained they were being cheated with weights and measures when they visited the market. This was prevalent with ba

PASTOR’S COLUMN 19 “So now you Gentiles are no longer strangers and foreigners. You are citizens along with all of God’s holy people. You...

PASTOR’S COLUMN   10 “And Nehemiah  continued, “Go and celebrate with a feast of rich foods andsweet drinks, and share gifts of food with...

PASTOR’S COLUMN   11  “Teach me your ways, O Lord, that I may live according to your truth! Grant me purity of heart, so that I may honor...

PASTOR’S COLUMN   21  “Do your best to come here before winter.” 2 Timothy 4:21, NLT                                  ...

PASTOR’S COLUMN 12  “So I let them follow their own stubborn desires, living according to their own ideas. 13   Oh, that my people would...

PASTOR'S COLUMN 5 “If I forget you, O Jerusalem, let my righthand forget how to play the harp. 6 May my tongue stick to the roof of my...

PASTOR’S COLUMN 45  “And soon the sky was black with clouds. A heavy rain brought a terrific rainstorm, and Ahab left quickly for...

PASTOR’S COLUMN 29 “To those who use well what they are given, even more will be given, and they will have an abundance. But from those...

PASTOR’S COLUMN 12 “Be careful not to forget the Lord  who rescued  you from slavery in the land of Egypt. 13 You must fear the Lord your...

PASTOR’S COLUMN 13 “But Elijah said to her, “Don’t be afraid! Go ahead and do just what you’ve said but make a little bread for me first....

PASTOR’S COLUMN 15 “When the servant of the man of God got up early the next morning and went outside, there were troops, horses, and...

PASTOR’S COLUMN   8  “Or suppose a woman has ten coins and loses one. Won’t she light a lamp and sweep the entire house and search...

PASTOR’S COLUMN   17  “God gave these four young men an unusual aptitude for understanding every aspect of literature and wisdom. And God...

PASTOR’S COLUMN   3  “So Jesus told them this story: 4 “If a man has a hundred sheep and one of them gets lost, what will he do? Won’t...