Pastor's Blog

The last Christmas I spent as a non Christian was what God used to bring me to Christ the very next month.  I was not a nice person, thinking only of myself and indulging in the many sins that many involve themselves in when they are headed in the wrong direction.  I guess it could be said that I was miserable and had no hope, no direction and no thought about my family's future.

One month later (January 24th) I became a new person through faith in Christ and the transforming power of the Holy Spirit.  Jesus saved my life, marriage, family and gave me reason for existence.  It was eleven months later I preached my first sermon on Christmas Day!  

That’s not an uncommon testimony, but it is mine!  Where are you at this time in your life?  I admit it hasn’t been a picnic attempting to walk with Christ.  God has been patient and merciful with me.  There has been a message ringing in my ear over the past few years.  That message is, “Finish Well!”  By God grace I hope to do just that.  Join me!

A National Holiday

Originally Posted: December 4th, 2012

Once again we see the moles come out of their holes and attack the Christian Church because of our displays that celebrate Christmas. This happens every year but this year has an intensity I have not seen before.  Did you know that Christmas is a National Holiday signed into law by Pres. Grant?  We should be protected by Law but that seems not the case.

There are two responses to the above attack: 1. Speak out and oppose this intrusion on our religious liberties. 2. Ignore these attacks and try our best to celebrate the Christmas message without interruption.  My approach is to do both.  What could that mean?  I will speak out in defense of our religious and legal right to publicly display those things that communicate the Birth of Christ AND will continue to rejoice in the message of Christmas with my family and Church!  Let me add one more intention: I will pray for these enemies of the faith.