And he said, “The kingdom of God is as if a man should scatter seed on the ground.” Mark 4:26-29
Join us as Pastor Steve answers this question. Maybe for some of you, the book of Ezra is a part of the Bible that is a bit murky for you. It certainly was for me! I knew all of the early stories - Creation, Fall, Exodus, Samson, David and Goliath, Solomon the wise, and even... Continue Reading →
There is more that you can say about the Gospel but there is nothing less that you can say about it.
So - I think that I have started a new podcast. At least I searched; 'how to start a podcast' online, read an article about it, and did what they said to do. That being said, this is my first attempt. Why start a podcast? What do we have to offer amongst the millions of... Continue Reading →
So today's a heavy day. I spent hours yesterday afternoon watching the news, and just praying. My heart was heavy, and breaking. The world is broken, the world is fallen. What am I supposed to think? Who should I believe? Like many, I'm tired. I'm tired of not knowing what to believe when I read... Continue Reading →
I meant to post this several years ago, but you know... life. Anyway, I found it and was encouraged all over again by it! I had the great privilege of hosting Tom and Diane Schreiner a few months [years...] back as Diane spoke at our church's Ladies' Breakfast, and Tom preached on Sunday. Tom is... Continue Reading →
In the middle of a world that seems to be made all of blacks and greys right now, with so much heaviness and grief, so much anger and frustration, the Creation account reminds us that we serve a God who loves color and life, who delights in unique and beautiful things. When he made swarms... Continue Reading →
Question for the Pastor - The 1st & 2nd commandments are "Thou shalt have no other gods before me" and "Thou shalt not make for yourself an idol." Aren't those two commandments the same - not having another god and not making an idol? What is the difference? This is a thoughtful question. The first... Continue Reading →
Recently I was asked a question about Genesis 32:22-32. "What blessing did Jacob want? What does it mean to wrestle with God? Do we have to wrestle with God for God to bless us?" Well, this story from Jacob's life is just one in a long line of things that God teaches us about Himself,... Continue Reading →
This weekend, as I travelled across the United States, I spent quite a bit of time thinking about the situation that we find ourselves in with all of the 'social distancing' that is going on in our culture. I spoke with a great number of people and one thing was evident: Christians' hope isn't primarily... Continue Reading →
This is a sobering reminder for me as a pastor. What does Paul think my priorities should be? What do I need to watch out for? As I 'pay close attention to myself and my flock', what is the danger? What is God's solution? This is a challenge that I need repeated to myself daily!... Continue Reading →
Throwing the Word 