I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me! You don’t even go to church when it rains.

13 Commitments for a Christian in 2013

“‘For I know the plans that I have for you,’ declares the Lord, ‘plans for welfare and not for calamity to give you a future and a hope.’” (Jeremiah 29:11) It’s important to have a plan. A plan is like a target. It gives you something to aim at, shoot for, strive after. It offers […]

So What If It’s All Really Turning Out for Good?

“Do not be afraid, little flock, for your Father has chosen gladly to give you the kingdom.” (Luke 12:32) And so what if it’s all true? What if it’s all really turning out for good? What if the pain you’re dealing with right now ~ what if the heartache, the hurt, the sadness, the sorrow […]

Last Man Standing (A Declaration)

I’m gonna be there. I’m not gonna miss it. I’m talking about meeting Jesus and hearing, “Well done, good and faithful servant.” (Close your eyes and picture it in your mind.) I will do whatever it takes. I will be filled with the Holy Spirit and continue to be filled. (Ephesians 5:18) I will lay […]

No Ministry Less Than Worthwhile

My brothers and sisters, this is now the second of three in a “Best of Pastor’s notes” series that I thought I might offer these last three Sundays of me being with you. The first was from the last century you might recall (January 10, 1999!). Today’s is from this one – April 21, 2002 […]