A Rewrite for Reflection

As we unwrap all our gifts this Christmas morn, let’s ensure we pause to reflect back on all the gifts God has given to us in and through His Son. I share but a sampling of His manifold gifts:   “The 12 Spiritual Days of Christmas” On the first day of Christmas our Savior gave … [Read more…]

Our Grand Opening Celebration

From the Pastor’s Desk I rarely find myself on the debit side of adding my two cents worth. But in reflecting back over yesterday’s long prayed-for Grand Opening, I’m finding myself pondering over a different dilemma. How do you capture an event for those not in attendance and give it the justice it deserves? So … [Read more…]

Reflectively Thankful

Last Thanksgiving I laid my dad to rest. Well actually, God did that. He’s the Giver and Taker of life. I simply committed his body to the ground. But as the anniversary of his death has crept up on me these past few weeks, my mind has whisked me back through a Thanksgiving Parade of … [Read more…]

Daily Bible Readings for Week of 11/17

To continue our new tradition, see the passages below in view of Thanksgiving. I would encourage you to read the brief passage with your family, jot down a few notes, write down any questions you may have and partner with others to mutually clarify any misinterpretations. This week’s passages all contain something for which we … [Read more…]