Pastor’s Blog

“Be imitators of God, therefore, as dearly loved children and live a life of love, just as Christ loved us and gave himself up for us as a fragrant offering and sacrifice to God.” (Ephesians 5:1-2) Don’t give up on loving people. Many of us are tired of trying to love the people around us … Read More

For even the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve,  and to give his life as a ransom for many.” (Mark 10:45) “Do the things you did at first.” (Revelation 2:5) This week we will cover a very important “first love” action that most Christians have let fall into disrepair … Read More

“Be very careful, then, how you live—not as unwise but as wise . .  .be filled with the Spirit. Speak to one another with psalms, hymns and spiritual songs. Sing and make music in your heart to the Lord, always giving thanks to God” (Ephesians 5:17-20) So, what is one of the greatest enemies of … Read More

“Why are you downcast, O my soul? Why so disturbed within me? Put your hope in God, for I will yet praise him, my Savior and my God.” (Psalm 42:5-6) God is great—even when life is not. Worshiping Jesus in the valleys of life is the key to transformation! Most people want to worship Jesus on … Read More

 “Come, let us bow down in worship, let us kneel before the Lord our Maker; for he is our God and we are the people of his pasture, the flock under his care.” (Psalm 95:6-7) Worship of our great God should end up leading to action—places where we change or “bend” what we do to … Read More

“I will thank the Lord at all times. My lips will always praise him. I will honor the Lord. Let those who are hurting hear and be joyful. Join me in giving glory to the Lord. Let us honor him together. … Taste and see that the Lord is good. Blessed is the man who goes … Read More

“This, then, is how you should pray: ‘Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name, your kingdom come, your will be done on earth as it is in heaven. Give us today our daily bread. Forgive us our debts…’” (Matthew 6:9-12) What you worship affects your perspective on everything else in your day. Today, you … Read More

“Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ . . . In love He predestined us to be adopted as His sons [and daughters] through Jesus Christ.” (Ephesians 1:3-5) In Ephesians 1:3-5, the Apostle Paul calls Christians to worship God by focusing on the truth of God’s adoption of us through … Read More

“My command is this: Love each other as I have loved you. Greater love has no one than this, that he lay down his life for his friends. You are my friends if you do what I command.” (John 15:12-14) What’s your definition of love? Is it the same as God’s? After all, the world … Read More

“Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind and with all your strength.” (Mark 12:30) Ever try to make your favorite cake, but not have all the ingredients? Better yet, ever put together a child’s toy and end up with “extra” parts? (I confess … Read More