Can You Be More Specific? When you are in your Prayer Chair asking for divine guidance, wouldn’t it be great if God provided a laundry list of specific things you should do? Strangely, God sometimes chooses to be mysterious…and even ambiguous…when we ask for guidance. The same happened to Abram in the Genesis …
We all know what it is like to be tempted…temptations are everywhere! And did you ever notice that temptations feel even stronger during weak and vulnerable times? In this Sunday’s Gospel lesson we learn that Jesus was tempted by the Devil when he was at his weakest moments of feeling hungry, …
There’s a place for you here this Christmas! CHRISTMAS EVE WORSHIP SERVICES will be on Sat., Dec. 24 at 7and 8:30 PM. Please invite your family and friends to worship with us! SAVE THE DATES: GIFTS FOR PASTOR AND R. SACCHIERO– As in past years, if you wish to …
“What is YOUR role?” A long time ago, an ordinary carpenter named Joseph was sleeping, when a dream changed his life…and the dream changed the course of history…forever. In the dream, an angel announced that Joseph’s role would suddenly transform. Joseph was about to become the earthly guardian of the …
Jesus once said, “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me…let’s live every aspect of our lives in joyful obedience to what the “King” demands. A generous and loving life is just what King Jesus is asking of us. VISITORS – please sign the guest book …
Did you know that praising God improves one’s brain chemistry, lowers blood pressure, and contributes to overall improvements in health and well-being? This Sunday, Pastor Jack will highlight stories from the Bible which focus on two men who turn back to God…with praise in their hearts…and experience complete joy! This …
If you could describe your faith the way you would describe a fire, what does your faith look like? A dimly burning wick? A towering inferno? Is your spiritual flame burning as brightly as you would like it to burn? Join Pastor Jack this Sunday as he reflects on sound …
Did you ever observe a person walking a dog, and you wondered “Who is walking who”? Is the owner in control, or is the dog dragging its owner down the street? This Sunday, our New Testament reading encourages each of us to look at our relationship with money, and each …
“Shrewd” When you think of the word “shrewd” does it conjure a negative image for you? Or can you be “shrewd” in a positive way? One dictionary defines “shrewd” as: “Having sharp powers of judgment”. In this Sunday’s Gospel reading Jesus refers to a shrewd manager and evokes the question, …
Lost and Found Do you recall the uncomfortable feeling you get when you lose something, or misplace something? You can’t relax until you find that lost remote control, or those missing keys. In this Sunday’s Gospel reading, Jesus shares the stress he feels over lost SOULS…people who stray from the faith, …