Events Serve Announcements Give We’re Given the Gift of Christ’s Strength Last Sunday, I shared a story about the sturdiness of Psalm 27, which, I think, is worth sharing again. Below is an excerpt of last Sunday’s sermon, which includes the story I shared. I am all about sports and having a good time, but here’s the deal: spending all the time on the road going to and from ball games, … [Read more...]

Events Serve Announcements Give A Spirit-Filled Church In case you didn't already know, Presbyterians have often been the target of jokes. I’ve heard them all: It’s easier to cool down a Baptist than to warm up a Presbyterian; Presbyterian worship is so cold you could skate down the aisle. A longer joke about Presbyterians that I find particularly funny involves a Presbyterian church … [Read more...]

Events Serve Announcements Give Work in Progress Have patience with me; God isn’t finished with me yet,” is a well-worn Christian meme that can pull an “Amen!” from even the Frozen Chosen. One can receive it in sermons, hear it in songs, see it with road construction images on tee shirts. Paul’s greeting in Philippians 1:6 reads: “Rest assured that he who began a good work in you will … [Read more...]

Events Serve Announcements Give A Heartfelt Thank‑You for Your Encouragement and Support Happy New Year! As I reflect on this year’s Children’s Nativity Program, my heart is full of gratitude. Thank you for the wonderful feedback, kind words, and thoughtful comments you shared. Your encouragement means more than you know. It was truly a blessing to watch our children and youth retell … [Read more...]

Events Serve Announcements Give Rejoice in the Christmas Season We have celebrated on Christmas Day, but the Christmas season isn’t over until Epiphany on January 6th. What exactly is the core of the theological meaning behind Christmas? Is it the birth of the messiah, the one who will sit on David’s throne forever? Yes. Is it the coming of the true King of the earth and Lord of Glory? … [Read more...]