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WAITING: our Common Ache 24 I say to myself, “The Lord is my portion; therefore I will wait for him.” 25 The Lord is good to those whose hope is in him, to the one who seeks him;26 it is good to wait quietly for the salvation of the Lord. Lamentations 3:24-26 Christmas is a celebration most people in the world are familiar with. The “Advent Season”, in contrast, is a less familiar and more often taken-for-granted time of the Christian year. Advent refers to the weeks leading up to Christmas Day – a time of expectancy and preparation for the celebration of Jesus’ birth. For four Sundays before Christmas, we get toRead More →

The Post-pandemic Challenge to the Church “…Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit,and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age.”(Matt.28:19-20) There’s a story after Jesus’ ascension… some angels asked him, “Did you accomplish your mission on earth, Lord?” “It is finished.” the Lord replied. The angels added “Has the whole world heard of You and Your Kingdom?”. “Not yet…” said Jesus ”… I left eleven Jewish men and a few other followers to carryRead More →

Sunday Word Pastor’s Corner July 2022 Purpose in Pain “For our light and momentary troubles are achieving for us an eternal glory that far outweighs them all.” (2 Cor. 4:17 NIV) We all have to admit… anxiety can sometimes be overwhelming.  If not handled properly, that debilitating stress can result in crippling panic or paralyzing fear! Severe anxiety is a sure sign of poor mental health and should not just be acknowledged but addressed seriously. That said, we also learn that we can trust that God has a purpose for that emotional turmoil. God is not the source of our anxiety, but He does allow it to shape us and allow us to trust in His transforming power! It sounds counterintuitive, but our pain is actually one ofRead More →