Reserved We had a funeral recently. I was getting the sanctuary ready for the service and I put the Reserved clips on the pews in the center front, holding that seating for the family. Reserved seats at the funeral is a gesture of respect and sympathy for the family. Their sorrow is the focus… Read More »
I’ve had a good start on the Bible reading plan for the year. This morning I read Job 7-8. Job was a godly man long before the Bible or the Church. In his godliness, he attracted Satan’s attention. Satan asked God for permission to test Job, and from that experience comes the finest ethical, philosophical,… Read More »
A true story: While travelers boarded an airplane, two men found their seats, sat down, and buckled in for the flight. One of the two men was a businessman who frequently traveled. He asked the other man, conversationally, whether he was flying for business or pleasure. “Pleasure,” the other man replied. “I’m on my honeymoon.”… Read More »
“It’s the most wonderful time of the year!” A meditation on the theme, He Himself. He didn’t send an angel. He didn’t elevate a human to do the work. He didn’t write out a manifesto or a new philosophy. Jesus Himself came to save us. He Himself. In Muslim countries, during the Eid Festival, folks… Read More »
Dear Church Family, What a journey. What an adventure. The time has come and the event is scheduled. On Sunday October the 23rd, we will rededicate our Sanctuary, foyer and Fellowship Hall for the service of the Kingdom of God! It’s been a long time coming and the members of our SUIT team are to… Read More »
Dear Church Family, It’s a whole new season, the Fall. Football. 5th Quarters. I pray that there will be lots of rain as the weather changes. I think we will be dedicating our remodeled sanctuary, foyer and fellowship hall on October 2. I’m very thankful for your patience, good attitude and support as we’ve endured… Read More »
We started our class studying through Psalm 119 last night. One thing we observed was that it’s a noisy world and there are lots of things with which to fill our minds besides Scripture. I realized last night how many Chicago, Doobie Brothers and Little River Band songs (also Charlie Pride) I could sing along… Read More »
Dear Church Family, Welcome to the middle of the summer of 2020, the year of locusts, earthquakes, plague, riots and Saharan dust. God is trying to cut through the fog and get the world’s attention! Like you, I was stunned that the old nemesis of humanity, “Racism,” rose up so wickedly again during the last… Read More »
Psalm 2:6 For the Lord declares, “I have placed my chosen king on the throne in Jerusalem, on my holy mountain. Psalm 72:11 All kings will bow down to him and all nations will serve Him. Zechariah 14:16 In the end, the enemies of Jerusalem who survive the plague will go up to Jerusalem each… Read More »
The Old Testament calls the Messiah the King of Heaven (Daniel 4:37) who reigns on high on an unshakeable throne (Psalm 93), King above all gods (Psalm 95). Psalm 11:4 says, “The LORD is in His holy temple, The LORD’s throne is in heaven; His eyes behold, His eyelids test the sons of men.” From… Read More »
