I went digging in the basement today and found a box of dearly loved books that were exceedingly influential on my heart and found this little gem – “The Reformed Pastor” by Richard Baxter(1615-1691). I laughed out loud for two reasons – a) My brain used to process so much more stuff, my nose is [...]
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Youth Group December Update
Quick random thanks to God – Ilyia Wilson (14 year old youth group member with Lymphoma) got it PET scan last night and he is now… wait for it… CANCER FREE – God is really Good. Last month was amazing! I started listing some of the events we’ve had but it seemed like it was [...]
Sunday Sermon: I Thank My God For (2 Thess 1)
(listen above or download here) I spoke this week at our two AM services – it was more or less a thanksgiving themed message. I’ve been really happy for all the encouragement I’ve received from people – I love it when God’s Word touches people through its’ simple presentation. You can learn a lot about [...]
Notes to Nate
Our trustees wrote a note to Nathaniel to encourage him in USMC boot camp. I love it when a church community can gather around someone in need of encouragement and lift them up. We’re all proud of Nate – stay strong bro!
Maurice Chevalier once sang “Thank Heavens for Little Girls”
I have to be awake in a couple hours…the problem is I’m awake now. I have a lot running through my head – everything from my lesson for small group tomorrow night to what I should get my nephew for Christmas…oy vey. Speaking of Small Group – let me give you a sneak peak of [...]