Beloved Brothers and Sisters Hebrews 12:1-3 1 Therefore, since we have so great a cloud of witnesses surrounding us, let us also lay aside every encumbrance and the sin which so easily entangles us, and let us run with endurance the race that is set before us, 2 fixing our eyes on Jesus, the author […]
March 6 Weekly Newsletter
Beloved Brothers and Sisters I wonder, how much effort to we give on any given day to making sure the words we say, or write, are words fitting to be said or written? How carefully do we consider what we are about to say before we actually say it? Do we ever even give it […]
February 27 Weekly Newsletter
Beloved Bothers and Sisters The other day during our morning men’s prayer meeting, we were exhorted to remain fervent in prayer, even when the issue seems beyond hope; even when it seems that it is entirely too late for God to grant the desire of our heart. I think that everyone who was present felt […]
February 20 Weekly Newsletter
Beloved Brothers and Sisters I was inspired by Noah’s testimony last Sunday evening (you can listen here). I was inspired primarily for two reasons. The first reason, as we have experienced time and again as we have heard the stories of how God has transformed lives, is that it is exciting to hear again the […]
February 13 Newsletter
Beloved Brothers and Sisters I know that many of us would say that tomorrow holds no significance. Many people hold the view that Valentine’s Day is merely an excuse to celebrate unbridled romanticism, a day created and magnified by card writers, jewelers, and restaurant owners. Whether or not you choose to use this day as […]
February 6 Newsletter
Beloved Brothers and Sisters Many of us watched the debate on Tuesday evening over whether or not creationism, especially young-earth creationism, is a viable model of origins in today’s scientific era. Albert Mohler gave a pretty good summary of what actually took place between Bill Nye and Ken Ham. The central issue last night was […]
January 30 Newsletter
Beloved Brothers and Sisters: The recent “winter storm” brought a thought to my mind. Where I grew up, in northern Minnesota, what we experienced here would not even be considered a storm. The kind of temperatures and amount of snow that paralyzed a large section of our nation, in other parts of the country would […]
January 23 Newsletter
Beloved Brothers and Sisters: As I reflected on the kind of things going on in the individual lives of our fellowship, I realized that there are a lot of things that would bring discouragement, frustration, even hopelessness. I wish I could say that this kind of season was unique, yet Scripture is full of admonitions […]
January 16 Newsletter
Beloved Brothers and Sisters: What a blessing and a privilege it is to serve and fellowship alongside you. I know I am not alone in having long prayed that I would be able to be a part of this kind of church body; one that is devoted to Christ and to one another. I pray […]