Elders’ Blog

I was thinking this week about The Story Chapter 21. It reminds us of rebuilding the wall around Jerusalem. All of those Israelites that had returned to Jerusalem, they rebuilt their houses and rebuilt the temple – but they did not rebuild the wall. Why? It does not tell us in the texts, so using my imagination; I tried to … Read More

The words below are not mine, but have been shared by permission from the author. I can just echo AMEN. Hopefully it will encourage you as it has encouraged me. The author is anonymous by request. The word of God has been powerfully under assault beginning when Satan first lied about it to Adam and Eve. He continues that assault … Read More

I have a daily bible reading subscription. The particular one I subscribe to covers just the letters in the New Testament. I have a new chapter (in order) emailed every morning and use this as my centering moment before I start my day. I also try to post a verse or five to my facebook page to encourage others with … Read More

Churches all across our nation, indeed, across the world, ours included, have sought ways to evangelize their neighborhoods, communities and cities for many generations. Jesus’ immortal words, “go into the entire world and preach the gospel to all creation,” still ring in our ears and we do all within our, limited, power to do just that. As we begin 2014, … Read More

The elders having given the church a focus of Praying to be in the Will of God. What does this means and how can we find out what God’s will is? Consider this passage from Paul’s writings. Romans 12 Therefore, I urge you, brothers and sisters, in view of God’s mercy, to offer your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy … Read More

Today as we studied about King Solomon, some thoughts struck me. While Solomon had it all, wisdom, wealth, fame, he became unfocused and lost his direction toward God. While a young man, he became king of the people. When God came to him in a dream and asked what he wanted, his response was amazing. It was all about this … Read More

This Christmas season finds our church in the middle of a study called The Story. The premise is to look at the individual stories of people in the Bible (lower story) and see how they relate to God’s overall plan (Upper story). As I sit here thinking of the Christmas story, there are many individuals in the Christmas story and … Read More

What picture of Jesus’ crucifixion do you have in your mind? Do you see Him before Pilot? Is He walking along the road? Is Simeon helping carry the cross? Is He nailed there between the two thieves? I am a visual person, and I have many pictures in my head. This was most likely due to my catholic upbringing and … Read More

A few years ago I heard a gospel group call Palmetto State Quartet while on vacation. One of their songs really spoke to me and I am including some of the lyrics below. The title of the song is “A Few Good Men”. What resonated with me is that God does not need a spectacular show, but men (and women) … Read More

Vacation…a time to get away and spend with family, friends and take a break from the everyday cycle of work and school. It allows us to returned refreshed and ready to take on all of our responsibilities. But what about when we are burned out doing God’s work? How do we take a vacation from the work that God has … Read More