Pastor’s Blog

JESUS IS FOR . . . THE NEXT GENERATION “God sent the angel Gabriel . . . to a virgin pledged to be married to a man named Joseph . . .  The virgin’s name was Mary.  The angel went to her and said, “Greetings, you who are highly favored . . . You will … Read More

JESUS IS FOR . . . THOSE WHO SERVE OTHERS “But the angel said to him: “Do not be afraid, Zechariah; your prayer has been heard. Your wife Elizabeth will bear you a son, and you are to give him the name John. He will be a joy and delight to you, and many will … Read More

JESUS IS FOR . . . IMPERFECT FAMILIES “Before Mary and Joseph came together, she was found to be with child through the Holy Spirit.  Because Joseph her husband was a righteous man and did not want to expose her to public disgrace, he had in mind to divorce her quietly. But after he had … Read More

JESUS IS FOR . . . THE OLDER GENERATION “There was a priest named Zechariah . . . his wife Elizabeth was also a descendant of Aaron. Both of them were upright in the sight of God . . . But they had no children, because Elizabeth was barren; and they were both well along … Read More

JESUS IS FOR . . . PEOPLE WHO NEED GOOD NEWS “Then an angel of the Lord appeared to Zechariah, standing at the right side of the altar of incense . . . The angel answered, “I am Gabriel. I stand in the presence of God, and I have been sent to speak to you … Read More

Have nothing to do with the fruitless deeds of darkness, but rather expose them. (Ephesians 5:11) Real love doesn’t ignore sin and it doesn’t leave us unprotected. Real love wants God’s best for people and so it holds people accountable to the boundaries revealed in God’s Word. We see this in Christ who loved us, … Read More

“Forgive us our trespasses as we forgive those who trespass against us.” (Matthew 6:12) Simply put, a lack of forgiveness in a relationship means it isn’t Jesus- centered. When you hold onto unforgiveness, there is no way Jesus can be at the center of your relationship or your heart. Biblically, it is impossible, although in … Read More

“I pray for them … I will remain in the world no longer, but they are still in the world, and I am coming to you. Holy Father, protect them by the power of your name—the name you gave me—so that they may be one as we are one.” (John 17:9, 11) Praying for someone … Read More

“The Word became flesh and made his dwelling among us. We have seen his glory, the glory of the One and Only who came from the Father, full of grace and truth. (John 1:14)  We can’t accomplish God’s Will and not follow God’s Word. What does God’s Word say about your relationships right now? When God’s … Read More

“Am I now trying to win the approval of men, or of God? Or am I trying to please men? If I were still trying to please men, I would not be a servant of Christ.” (Galatians 1:10)   God wants you to love all people, but loving people and pleasing people are two different … Read More