“Are you tired? Worn out? Burned out on religion? Come to me. Get away with me and you’ll recover your life. I’ll show you how to take a real rest. Walk with me and work with me—watch how I do it. Learn the unforced rhythms of grace. I won’t lay anything heavy or ill-fitting on…Read more Learn the Unforced Rhythms of Grace
Praying for the Sick
Every Sunday we welcome those who are sick and wish to be anointed with oil and ask God to heal them. "Are any of you sick? You should call for the elders of the church to come and pray over you, anointing you with oil in the name of the Lord." (James 5:14, NLT) It's…Read more Praying for the Sick
Taking Pride
This Memorial Day will be memorable for me for quite awhile. Woodland buried a member of our local community today. We grieved with his wife and family. He was an devoted family man, an avid outdoorsman, and sports enthuisast. Although, I didn't know him personally, after meeting with his family, I believe we could have…Read more Taking Pride
Thy Will Be Done
Miracles happened throughout the Bible. At certain points in history like the Exodus, during the lifetime of certain prophets like Elijah and Elisha, the ministry of Jesus and the early church miracles happened frequently. God still does miracles today. God still heals, sets people free from what holds them captive, and the most important miracle…Read more Thy Will Be Done
He is Near – Easter Monday
Happy Easter Monday! “Our God, we thank you for being so near to us! Everyone celebrates your wonderful deeds.” (Psalm 75:1, CEV) The nearness of our Lord Jesus Christ is eternal! The Resurrection of Jesus assures us our hope is built upon Him and shall never fail. This hope is not only for the confident, but…Read more He is Near – Easter Monday
Fasting and Disasters
Don VanHoozier, one of the godliest men I’ve ever known, challenged me as a young pastor to consider the words of this passage from Joel. “Declare a holy fast, call a special meeting, get the leaders together, Round up everyone in the country. Get them into God’s Sanctuary for serious prayer to God.” (Joel 1:14,…Read more Fasting and Disasters
Things I Wish I had Known Before I Married #1
This is one reply from many I received from a question I posed, "What do you wish you knew before you got married?" How much work it would take to grow, change together, and stay in love with life happening everyday and marriages failing around you. That reply reflects the wisdom of experience from a…Read more Things I Wish I had Known Before I Married #1
