Awhile back, I counseled with a woman in my office, and as she left the church pastoral office area, she seemed confused as to which way to go. I asked if she knew how to get out. She said, “I think I know—but last week I was here and I got so embarrassed because I couldn’t figure out how to get out of the church.”It occurred to me that many people have not figured out how to get out of the church...  Read More

In the course of our Sunday morning Colossians series, we have come to a verse that shares with us an admonition regarding work. It is this:“Whatever you do, do it heartily as unto the Lord” (Colossians 3:23).This begs the question: How much time do you spend at work in a day, week, or month? How much time will you spend at work over a lifetime? If so much of your time over a lifetime will be spen...  Read More

“In everything give thanks” (1 Thessalonians 5:18).I suppose the most challenging part of this verse from the apostle Paul is found in the words, “In everything.”  This suggests even in the worst of things there are some things for which we should be thankful. This means, even in bad things, we are to look for a “Silver Lining” – some evidence of God’s blessings.We may be tempted to protest these ...  Read More

This past Easter Sunday, it was my privilege to preach the Good News of Christ’s Resurrection in three worship services. That was a lot of fun! And why not? It is a sheer blessing to share a message of hope and life! No wonder it gave me joy! Moreover, it also provided me an opportunity to remind you that the Easter message is about not only the hope He gives us of our future in Heaven, but also a...  Read More

This Sunday is Easter Sunday! It is the most victorious day on the Christian calendar. We feel a sense of excitement as we gather and sing songs of faith and confess together: Jesus is alive! On this day, we join hundreds of millions around the world in the celebration of Christ’s resurrection!In a way, it is on this day as it was on the first resurrection day. When the good news of the empty tomb...  Read More

In recent days, we have seen some troublesome things around the world that may tempt us to be a little nervous. For you, it may be some things closer to home, that feel out of your control, which are causing you anxious moments. If so, then I understand. Frankly, this could happen to any of us, and does happen to most of us. However, I have good news for all of us: God does indeed hear the prayers...  Read More