This Sunday, May 12, is Mother’s Day.  That is a day for recognizing and showing appreciation for our moms.  Evangelist Billy Sunday perhaps overstated the matter when he declared, “Give a boy a godly mother and any old stick will do for a dad,” but it is hard to overestimate the worth of a godly mother.  I am forever grateful for the mother the Lord gave to me.  I’m grateful for her unfailing lov...  Read More

We made it through the wild weekend weather-wise.  We pray for those who were not so fortunate.  We pray for those who will be “digging out from under” this storm for weeks to come.  Some families will never be the same and our hearts grieve their loss.  On a much better note, I am grateful for your generosity in giving to the love offering!  We had a great evening together expressing our apprecia...  Read More

It’s on my mind…This coming Sunday evening, April 28, we have the opportunity to recognize and express our appreciation for Bobby and Teresa Smith.  Bobby has served us well for the last 12 years as our worship leader.  Of course, he grew up here at Trinity and before stepping into his current role had come back as a member after having served in several churches in the area.  Bobby and I have bee...  Read More

We live in uncertain times.  We are reminded daily that our world is fragile.  Things can change rapidly with far-reaching and lingering consequences.  Witness the attack on Israel by Iran over the weekend.  It will be a while before we know the consequences, but the possibilities are frightening.  Add to the political volatility the moral confusion so evident all around us, our increasingly secul...  Read More

It was a hard letter to write.  It is not the letter Jude wanted to write, Beloved, although I was very eager to write to you about our common salvation, I found it necessary to write appealing to you to contend for the faith that was once for all delivered to the saints. 4 For certain people have crept in unnoticed who long ago were designated for this condemnation, ungodly people, who pervert th...  Read More

The older I get the more I understand the need for balance (not just that I’m getting old and feeble and thus worry about breaking a hip) but balance of perspective socially, politically and theologically.  Yes, I have a certain political perspective.  I’m of a conservative persuasion but I’m not in lock step with conservatives on every issue.  I’m reformed in my understanding of Scripture and how...  Read More