Pastor’s Study

“It’s No Time to Quit” “So let’s not allow ourselves to get fatigued doing good. At the right time we will harvest a good crop if we don’t give up, or quit.” Galatians 6:9 (The Message) The image makes its rounds on social media popping up in my Facebook newsfeed from time to time.  ItsContinue reading “From the Pastor October 2026”

“God Welcomes Us Home” “ So he set off and went to his father. But while he was still far off, his father saw him and was filled with compassion; he ran and put his arms around him and kissed him.” Luke 15:20 NRSV Who does not love a good story?  Stories have a wayContinue reading “From the Pastor September 2026”

“Doing What He Tells You” “ His mother said to the servants, ‘Do whatever he tells you.’ Nearby stood six stone water jars, the kind used by the Jews for ceremonial washing, each holding from twenty to thirty gallons. Jesus said to the servants, ‘Fill the jars with water’; so they filled them to the brim. ThenContinue reading “From the Pastor August 2026”

“Rooted” “ 6 So then, just as you received Christ Jesus as Lord, continue to live your lives in him,  7 rooted and built up in him, strengthened in the faith as you were taught, and overflowing with thankfulness.” Colossians 2:7 (New International Version) As I sit before my computer, we are just a couple of weeks away from YouthContinue reading “From the Pastor July 2026”

“Open Our Eyes, Lord!” ‘What do you want me to do for you?’ Jesus asked him. The blind man said, ‘Rabbi, I want to see.’” Mark 10:51 (New International Version) “Better, one or two? This is going to look a bit fuzzy. Now, three or four? Read the bottom line for me if you can.” Those wereContinue reading “From the Pastor June 2026”

“Lent: Why Do We Do That?” “Repent, therefore, and turn to God so that your sins may be wiped out.” Acts 3:19 (NRSV) I know, I know! For weeks, local stores have been telling us Easter is coming. From chocolate eggs and baby chicks to soft bunnies and artificial grass, the signs are all aroundContinue reading “From the Pastor March 2026”

“As I Have Loved You” “I give you a new commandment, that you love one another. Just as I have loved you, you also should love one another. By this everyone will know that you are my disciples, if you have love for one another.” John 13:34-35 (NRSV) What began as a throat lozenge has becomeContinue reading “From the Pastor February 2026”

“The New Has Come” “Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, the new creation has come: The old has gone, the new is here!” 2 Corinthians 5:17 (New International Version) Here we are at the cusp of a new year. With it comes anticipation for what might be and how that could (perhaps hopefully) be differentContinue reading “From the Pastor January 2026”

“A Silent Night?” “In the past God spoke to our ancestors through the prophets at many times and in various ways, but in these last days he has spoken to us by his Son…” Hebrews 1:1-2a (NIV) Silence is said to be “golden,” but, to be completely honest, it is not always a welcome part of life. I hearContinue reading “From the Pastor December 2025”

“You Know the Words” “And whatever you do, whether in word or deed, do it all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him.” Colossians 3:17 (New International Version) He was early in his ministry as the pastor of an Original Free Will Baptist congregation and a children’s Sunday schoolContinue reading “From the Pastor November 2025”