Years ago, when I was a seminary student, one of my classmates was from England.  Another classmate, not the one who set the curve, asked, “Do you have the fourth of July in England?”  The answer was classic.  “Yes, we have the fourth of July in England…but we don’t celebrate it!”  I could help it – I laughed.  I knew what my friend meant by asking the question, but the answer was just too good.  ...  Read More

It’s good to be home!  I appreciate so much brother Steve filling in for me on the 14th, it’s a great encouragement knowing you will be well fed in my absence.  I saw one of those church sign memes the other day on Facebook, “Pastor is gone this Sunday, come hear some good preaching.”  I heard that, “amen!”  Thanks to Russell for filling in on the Wednesday evening Bible study.  I’m also grateful ...  Read More

It seems like I hear something related to it every week.  There are repeated calls for young males to grow up and be a man.  The call to “man up” comes from both the right and the left.  It comes from both the secular and the church world.  What is disturbing is that there seems to be little difference between the approach to “manning up” whether coming from the church or the world.  A book came o...  Read More

As I’m writing this, I’m looking down at my annoying blue bracelet and praying for our team as they leave for Nicaragua in the morning.  Weeks of anticipation have given way to the panic of last minute preparation.  As team members scramble to make sure they have everything, checking things off their list – a few may just now be thinking about packing – I used to be one of those.  Pray for traveli...  Read More

June?  Is that possible?  But it was Christmas just last week!  No, it really is June and that means our team leaves for Nicaragua in just one week.  They will depart early on Tuesday morning, June 9 and return late on Tuesday night, June 16.  We’ve put together another prayer guide with more specifics, be watching your email for it.  If you don’t get one, call Megan in the church office and she w...  Read More

I trust you have a pleasant, restful and safe holiday weekend.  Most kids are out of school, a few will be finishing up this week, that means it must be almost time for Vacation Bible School!  Pray for Karen and Liana as they lead and for that army of volunteers as we gear up for a great week.  Of course, pray for the kids who will attend, that their minds will be open and receptive to the gospel ...  Read More