Pastor's Pen

  Pastor’s Pen , Sunday:     The Evidence of Spiritual Life                                                        2 Peter 1:1-11                                                          On either side of the front door of the house where we used to live were to decorative Japanese trees. One was living, thriving-- just the kind of tree you want in front of your house. The second was barren, lifeless-- just taking up space...

  Pastor’s Pen , Sunday:     The Character of a Godly Mother                                       1 Thessalonians 2:1-12                                                          If you missed Wednesday night fellowship dinner, you missed a very special celebration of mothers.  As we went around the tables following the meal sharing memories and anecdotes about our mothers, there were tears, laughter, and the renewed appreciation for what it means to be a mother and all the responsibilities apper...

  Pastor’s Pen , Sunday:     God’s Purpose in Our Suffering                                               1 Peter 5:10-14                                                           Are you ever tempted to ask why me Lord? Or, why this trial? Perhaps it’s a serious illness diagnosis, a falling out with a friend or family member, or the loss of a job. Or perhaps even something worse? And sometimes we just plain feel like giving up! Job in the Old Testament is most ...