Pastoral Ponderings
A Forever Learner of the Greatness of God – By Pastor Paul Linzmeier
School season is upon us. There is an initial excitement of new routines, the smell of fresh books (although old books have a good smell too), the feel of a newly sharpened pencil in hand, and a clean sheet of paper to begin your first assignment. As a child I remember that at the start […]
Continue ReadingJohn 8:31 – By Pastor/Elder Matt Leko
John 8:31 “If you abide in My word, you are My disciples indeed. And you shall know the Truth and the Truth shall set you free.” These words Jesus spoke to Jews who “believed” in him, by the end of the conversation those same Jews would pick up stones to try to kill Jesus. VS […]
Continue ReadingWe Shall See Him as He is – By Pastor/Elder Brian Gates
One of the constant refrains we hear at New Life is “look to Christ” or something to that effect. And rightly so. Scripture is clear that we are to set our minds on Jesus, to behold Him in His glory (Colossians 3:2, Hebrews 12:2, 2 Corinthians 3:18). In his Meditations and Discourses on the Glory […]
Continue ReadingColossians 3:1-2 By Pastor Jeff
“If then you have been raised with Christ, seek the things that are above, where Christ is, seated at the right hand of God. Set your minds on things that are above, not on things that are on earth.” – Colossians 3:1-2 Living in Wisconsin and Minnesota, to a certain degree, means that […]
Continue ReadingWhich Thief Are You – By Pastor/Elder Jim Nelson
What do we all have in common with the two thieves on the cross? We are all sinners in need of a Redeemer. We may not understand everything about Christology. But we can know everything we need to know in order to receive His mercy and inherit eternal life. And for that, we don’t need […]
Continue ReadingA Man’s Steps – By Pastor/Elder Jay Swisher
A few years ago I bought a little book that looked like it would be a helpful tool to improve my ability to read the Hebrew Bible. The title gave me hope: A Proverb a Day in Biblical Hebrew. One little chunk at a time. A small amount to ponder. It sounded like a winner. […]
Continue ReadingAre we asleep? – By Pastor/Elder Brian Nelson
1 Thessalonians 5:6 Therefore let us not sleep, as other do, but let us watch and be sober. Recently I was reminded by the suggestion from a brother that being saved in Christ is not the end game but merely the beginning. I was struck by the thought I may be sleeping, or comfortable, instead […]
Continue ReadingDeuteronomy 20 – By Pastor/Elder Tony Minell
If you’ve been following the M’Cheyene reading plan (if you haven’t – now is a great time to jump in), then you’ll recall that we have been reading through Deuteronomy. Despite the historical distance from us, Deuteronomy is surprisingly relevant to our lives in Christ. Its relevance for today was especially evident to me in […]
Continue ReadingGrace and Truth – by Pastor/Elder Rene Milner
John 1:14, “And the Word became flesh and dwelt among us, and we have seen his glory, glory as of the only Son from the Father, full of grace and truth.“ The last couple of months I have been repeatedly drawn back to this verse and particularly the words “full of grace and truth.” I […]
Continue ReadingDo Not Be Anxious – By Pastor/Elder Greg Mattson
“Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.” Philippians 4:6-7 “Do not be anxious about anything” … now that’s easier […]
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