I have been at Bettsville Salem UMC for only a mere 2 1/2 years. But in that time I have found an amazing church, grown close to a number of people and developed lasting friendships. This is a church that is supportive, encouraging and protecting of their pastor. And now it seems that God [...]
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A Time for Every Purpose
Posted in Christ in Culture on December 22, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Being nice is more than just nice!
Posted in Christ in Culture on October 28, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Earlier this week I came across an atheist’s blog. Needless to say, it, like so many other atheist sites, did not defend the idea of “no God” as much as it just criticized and belittled Christianity. In fact his exact words about his blog were as follows “This blog should interest those who [...]
Where is your heart?
Posted in Christ in Culture, Spiritual Formation on October 16, 2009 | 2 Comments »
I know it has been a while since I last posted. About two months ago I was given not one, but two other churches! So for those who are keeping track, that gives me 3 churches. I have been kept very busy to say the least.
I often wonder, “why am I doing this?” With three [...]
What You Believe
Posted in Christ in Culture on January 19, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Sorry this is so late getting posted, but here is my thoughts for today. Many of you may have read the quote at the side, but never really understood it’s implications. When I preached on Financial Freedom (a curriculum put out by Crown financial ministries) I talked about how it was our responsibility [...]
The Last Week
Posted in Christ in Culture, Family Life on November 5, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
Well, I must say that it has been an emotional roller coaster! Church this week went well and our administrative meeting went well [Good]. However, my grandmother died, a friend has been diagnosed with cancer, another one had surgery and will be laid up in the hospital for a week [bad]. However, due to my [...]
The Shack
Posted in Christ in Culture, Spiritual Formation on October 29, 2008 | 4 Comments »
I just finished the book entitled “the Shack” by William P. Young. It was a great fiction book. I am often reminded that I spend way to much time reading “information” type books, and this was an amazing break. I thought it was wonderful in that it caused me to look at somethings differently (i.e. [...]
