Pastoral Ponderings
Goodbye to an Old Friend, by Greg Mattson
“For we don’t not have a high priest who is unable to sympathize with our weaknesses, but one who in every respect has been tempted as we are, yet without sin.
Continue ReadingStewards of God’s Grace by Pastor Paul
“The end of all things is at hand; therefore be self-controlled and sober minded for the sake of your prayers. Above all, keep loving one another earnestly, since love covers a multitude of sins…
Continue ReadingThe River by Paul Gilbertson
In John 7: 32-49, the Pharisees sent out officers to arrest Jesus. Along with the Pharisee’s officers the people themselves were divided on who they say Jesus is. They were asking if he was a Prophet or if he was Christ.
Continue ReadingIt’s All Good…Or Is It? by Zack Fugate
We live in a world that is perpetually focused on convincing each of us that the concept of things that are considered “good” can be treated as universal and worldly. For example, think of a recent time when you have heard a person utter the words, “It’s all good…
Continue ReadingReflections on 2 Corinthians 4:5-6 by Pastor Bennett
In 2 Corinthians 4, Paul is unwavering in his commitment to proclaim Christ, and to not “lose heart” while doing it. He says, “What we proclaim is….
Continue ReadingOnly One True Kingdom by Jim Nelson
In January, our whole family had an amazing trip to Disney World. We went to Magic Kingdom, Hollywood Studio, Epcot, and Animal Kingdom. Lynn and I then took some time to reflect on the trip with a few thoughts…
Continue ReadingA Royal Priesthood by Pastor Tony
Imagine the following: A mountain stands before us. Like a fold of sheep, we had been led to a patch of green grass in the midst of a dry desert. We find ourselves in the wilderness of Sinai…
Continue ReadingThe Word- John 1:1-5 by Rene Milner
The Word is near you. He is a light to your feet and a lamp onto your path. He is written down that you may believe (accept) and that believing you may have life in His name. Often as our Christian life lengthens we read things in the Bible and it is so well known and the words so well believed that we forget to really think about it.
Continue ReadingVacation by Greg Mattson
“In your presence there is fullness of joy; at your right hand are pleasures forevermore.” “Whom have I in heaven but you? And there is nothing on earth I desire besides you. My flesh and heart may fail, but God is the strength of my heart and portion forever.”
Continue ReadingAnxiety by Paul Gilbertson
1 Peter 5: 6-7 says Humble yourselves, therefore, under the mighty hand of God so that at the proper time he may exalt you, casting all your anxieties on him, because he cares for you.
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