I am thankful that I serve a God who forgives and loves. Over the last 3 days I have been the recepient of Gods wonderful love. I sometimes forget to watch for God moving around me. However, over the last few days I have seen God working in and through many people [...]
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25 Jan
Moving Beyond the Church
George Barna recently released some statistics which make the point that Christianity is losing it’s appeal in America. What troubles me about these numbers is the fact that Christians in America still hold to our denominational dogma’s as if we have a lock on heaven. Jesus said, “I am the way the Truth, [...]
18 Jan
Timing Is Everything
Timing is Everything Nehemiah 2
Several children were asked to send prayer requests to their pastor. Let me share some of those with you this morning.
• Dear Pastor, I know God loves me but I wish He would give me an “A” on my report card so I could be sure. Love, Theresa. (Age 8, Milwaukee)
• Dear Pastor, [...]
10 Jan
The Inner Child
I am amazed as a watch my two youngest boys, ages 3 and 4. Both of them display the joy and peace that I long for at times. It is as if for so many times my inner child wants to play, jump, laugh, run just like them. For me, Kage and [...]
30 Dec
Moving Beyond the Uncertainty
I am always amazed at the uncertainty that a New Year brings. For many, including me, it creates anxiety and worry about things that we often have no control over. Still the uncertainty is there. In years past, I have dealt with the uncertainty by making resolutions. As I investigated by journal, I found that [...]
14 Dec
God Is So Good
I went to the children’s Christmas program tonight. I did not go to any of the practices because I wanted to experience the program fresh as a parent. What I witnessed was how the Holy Spirit works through even the youngest of children. Our youth and children total about 12 children between [...]
6 Dec
The Power of the Small Stuff
As I was preparing my message for this Sunday, I could not help but to see how God uses the small stuff to make big statements.
Bethlehem, a small village, would become the central focus on a night over 2000 years ago. God would visit His Creation as a small child named Jesus. [...]
6 Dec
The Twilight Craze
Saw the movie “Twilight” last night with my older kids. Interesting to see that the dominating theme was struggle between being accepted as you are and the world’s view. Today’s young generation is seeking to belong. They are looking for acceptance, love, security, and relationships. The church today needs to begin looking [...]
21 Nov
Hopelessness and Despair
I was quite disturbed by the article about a teenager committing suicide while on a webcam. See article at http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,455784,00.html As a pastor, this article speaks to the hurting in our country and world. This article creates uneasiness in my spirit as I reflect on my ministry and how I can reach out to those [...]
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