Monthly Archives: March 2010

But I am thinking about vision. Our church needs a gathering of elders to seek God’s direction for our church. We need to prayerfully spend time in the Word, prayerfully fellowship together, and prayerfully listen. What does God want to … Continue reading →

Facing certain death on our behalf, Jesus went to die. it was no accident. It was no mistake. No saying, “Imagine what would have happened had he not been killed.” it was not God’s intention for Jesus to do anything … Continue reading →

Two funerals – one family, one parish – and a tough week results in a little time off. Pastor Barry Bence will preach tomorrow. I am headed for some rest.

Two boys who don’t understand their father’s love. That’s our reading from Luke’s telling of Jesus’ story this Sunday. Neither son understands – although one comes to see it through hardship and pain. A place is always set at the … Continue reading →

The Bible reading for Sunday has Jesus telling a parable of a dead looking tree, and the owner looking for fruit. “Shall we cut it down?” “No, leave it, fertilize it, give it another year, and see what happens.” Always, … Continue reading →