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From the Pastor's Pen

Real Rest

(Jesus said) Come to me, all who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you, and learn from me, for I am...

As We Worship So We Live!

God is Spirit, and those who worship him must worship in Spirit and truth.- John 4:24 What we do in worship informs how we live. There is...

Grace and Peace in Abundance!

"May grace and peace be multiplied to you." - 1 Peter 1:2 St. Peter gives this wish that is also a blessing: “May grace and peace be...

The Offertory

"Each one must give as he has decided in his heart, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver." 2 Corinthians...

Offering of God

“For by a single offering he has perfected for all time those who are being sanctified.” -Hebrews 10:14 There is an offering of God. It...

The Servant

“The Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give His life as a ransom for many.” Matthew 20:28 Jesus said that the...

A Week in the Life of a Pastor

Devote yourself to the public reading of Scripture, to exhortation, to teaching. Do not neglect the gift you have, which was given you by...

The House of God – The Gate of Heaven!

“Then Jacob awoke from his sleep and said, “Surely the Lord is in this place, and I did not know it.” And he was afraid and said, “How...

Ascension of our Savior!

(Jesus said) But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you, and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem and in all...

Saints of the Savior!

"Therefore, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, let us also lay aside every weight, and sin which clings so...

This is the Liturgy – God’s action among us!

"Therefore, we are ambassadors for Christ, God making his appeal through us. We implore you on behalf of Christ, be reconciled to God. 2...

God Resolving!

“For I will be merciful toward their iniquities, and I will remember their sins no more.” - Hebrews 8:12 As we enter this new year...