5/17/19 Well it was a Mother’s Day we won’t ever forget. As many of you know Sue woke me last Sunday at 1:30 am. We had gone to bed with her experiencing chest pains – she thinking it indigestion. Her wake-up call pushed us to go to the hospital where it was determined she had or […]
5/3/19 Sex is a wonderful gift God has given to us as human beings. It’s intent is to be used for his glory, as found within heterosexual marriage. However, we are living in a day of sexual confusion and heartache. Culture continues to slide down a slippery slope as described in Romans 1. As believers we need to respond […]
4/26/19 Jerry and Kellie Benge serve Christ at the Kiev Theological Seminary in Ukraine (this is where Todd Marshall, one of our former missionaries served; son to Dale and Pat). At the age of 56, Jerry resigned his position at Cornerstone Baptist Church in Roseville. He and Kellie sold their house and most possessions and moved to […]
4/19/2019 I love that Easter is in the spring time. Every spring is a reminder of the resurrection of Jesus from the dead. After the long cold and dark winter, the sun stays out longer, buds appear on the trees, flowers emerge from the ground, life appears. The grass turns green overnight. It’s a resurrection of […]
4/12/19 Our study in the Gospel of Luke will end soon. Of the 4 Gospels, Luke is the longest – which perhaps explains why today’s message is #43. And yet we’ve covered broad themes taking on much longer passages than we normally study. I’ve deliberately done this for I haven’t wanted you to miss Luke’s overall emphasis. Once […]
4/4/19 Easter is one of the holiest of celebrations for Christians. It commemorates the resurrection of Jesus. It is also a time where unbelievers are more open to come to church. We want to take advantage of that cultural tendency. Please use the enclosed card to invite someone to breakfast and to our Easter service. It’s really quite simple. A neighbor, […]
3/29/19 When the Crystal Palace opened its exhibit in London in 1851, over 6 million people flocked to see the great marvels of the new industrial age. One of those marvels at that period in time was steam. There were plenty of steam inventions for the public to see: steam plows, looms, organs, etc. But the first-place prize winner […]
3/15/19 “Of Issachar, men who had understanding of the times, to know what Israel ought to do, 200 chiefs, and all their kinsmen under their command.” 1 Chron 12:32. What an obscure verse, and yet how insightful. In its historical context, times were difficult. Saul’s dynasty was crumbing. King David’s was beginning. Israel was in a civil war as well […]
3/15/19 “Let the children come to me, and do not hinder them, for to such belongs the kingdom of God.” Luke 18:16. Eighteen people met last Sunday after church for an hour and a half discussing Children’s Ministry. Most were teachers and workers – some were parents. It was a productive meeting – helpful, honest and prayerful. Our current need at […]
3/8/19 Susan and her sister Kathy’s dad’s funeral was last Tuesday. I had the privilege of giving the eulogy. As I collected information from Ed’s 4 kids and 11 adult grandkids – it was evident he had a profound impact on them spiritually. One of the things mentioned was his Bible reading. If you got up early you would […]