The scripture uses the term “rock” to describe God’s unchanging characteristics. David uses this term over twenty time to describe God’s unchanging nature. Listen to Pastor Cheryl’s talk on the historical significance of calling God our “Rock”.
On Sunday, we’ve been talking about Paul’s visit to Phillipi. You may remember that I said that the city of Phillipi served as a retirement place for Roman Soldiers. It could also be a difficult place to live if you did not conform to Roman Ideals. So, when Paul writes his letter to the church of […]
We are entering the season of fall and leaving behind the long restful days of Summer. While we may look forward to the fragrance of pumpkin spice and cinnamon baked goods, we may not be looking forward to the stress that the season of fall can bring in our lives. Whether it is the beginning […]
Are there nagging voices from the past dragging you down? Or do you have condemning voices in the present questioning your decision? There is a lot of wisdom in the statement, “Do your best, trust God with the rest.” Listen to Pastor Cheryl’s talk on “Giving the Things that You Cannot Control to God.
Have the images from Maui disturbed you a little? It has touched my heart as well. God commands us to “Weep with Those Who Weep” but how can we do that when there is so much weeping in our world? Listen to Pastor Cheryl’s blog as she looks at that passage in Romans 12:15 to […]
Are there times that you feel that you can’t even lift your eyes to heaven? That may be a time when you feel that furthest from God. But Jesus tells a parable in Luke 18 that teaches us that in the downhearted seasons God listens most intently. Listen to Pastor Cheryl’s talk on “The Prayer […]
“Here I am! I stand at the door and knock. If anyone hears my voice and opens the door, I will come in and eat with him, and he with me.” Revelations 3:20 is one of the scriptures we use to lead people to salvation. Yet this scripture was not addressed to non-believers but to […]
“I will cause the boy who drives the plough to know more about the scripture than the Pope!” William Tyndall, the courageous translator of the first English bible, spoke these words to a congregation of offended priests which sealed his fate of execution. So why was the congregation offended? What offense could there be in translating the […]
When Jesus left this earth, He promised His disciples His presence would still be with them. “I will never leave you nor forsake you,” is one of the greatest promises in scripture. This promise is echoed in Romans 8:38-39 that says, “For I am convinced that neither death nor life, neither angels nor demons, neither […]
We tend to slow down during the summer months. Warm weather beckons us outside for walks and long afternoon lunches, while heat may temp us into long afternoon naps. It is a good thing to slow down during the Summer, it provides us with a yearly sabbatical from our normal busyness throughout the year. But […]