Our founding fathers rightly chose, “In God We Trust” for our currency. Perhaps they were aware of the danger of trusting too heavily on our material resources. This weekend we are going see...
READ MORE >Three great short stories this weekend!!
We’re learning more about Jesus (He even has the authority over death)!
We really do have the best of both worlds because of our faith in Jesus. In...
READ MORE >If Jesus is Greater, then I’ll run to Him.
After seeing that Jesus has authority over sickness and nature, we are now confronted with reality of His power over the spirit-world. We are all...
READ MORE >This weekend we have three short stories and a life lesson.
In our text, Jesus illustrates for us the impact of simple faith. It will give us far more than we bargained for. It will guide us...
READ MORE >Wenn Gottes Wort die Wahrheit ist, dann werde ich es wirklich ernst nehmen!
Did you catch that?
Coming from me, that top phrase might make you curious, but not enough to figure out what it...
READ MORE >I remember a day when my daughter was crying because she didn’t have a prom date and all her girlfriends did. I knew that within two hours a nice young man was planning to ask her. (But I...
READ MORE >Jesus calls a hated tax collector to follow him! Are you kidding me? These folks were regarded as the scum of the earth. Imagine someone you despise being called to follow Jesus. How would...
READ MORE >Jesus enters and disrupts our world and begins to create little “pockets of heaven” (Bible Project) everywhere. He makes many unexpected moves and it takes us aback, leaving us wondering what...
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Jesus Came! What does this mean in fast-paced 2018? He came to show us the way, to affirm us, to test us and to use us. I don’t think we fully realize what it means that Jesus came.
In Tim...
READ MORE >I’ve found it helpful to study whole books of the Bible in order to position myself to understand the flow of God’s thoughts. It’s exciting for us to embark on this journey together. The...
READ MORE >Can you imagine if all of Lancaster City and County decided to walk north of Harrisburg near Millersburg to be baptized in the Susquehanna? Well that’s how the gospel of Mark opens. It’s a...
READ MORE >Our vision for 2018 includes healthy community life (Advance). Good relationships are hard to come by. Like moving targets, they require effort and focus. For some of us we can spend years in a...
READ MORE >Advent. Prince of Peace!
Why am I not feeling it? Instead of peace, anxious weeds keep sprouting in my mind.
Anxiety stems from a combination of life experiences, brain chemistry and...
READ MORE >Why Advent?
During the Advent season we anticipate together the arrival of the Christ-child.
It’s good to anticipate. Without the wait, there would be no wonder. Into the darkness a great...
READ MORE >This is one of the most fascinating passages in Ecclesiastes. Solomon says, “Do not be over-righteous…why destroy yourself?” (v.16a), and “Do not be over-wicked…why die before your...
READ MORE >Do you have a dream? If it’s not somehow connected to God, then it can end up becoming a nightmare. The ability to enjoy anything comes from God. (Eccl. 2:25). That is why it’s so important...
READ MORE >This passage is about worship! What a break from the meaningless things Solomon worshipped and found so vain. How should we approach God? What does it mean to guard our steps, to stand in awe of...
READ MORE >Freud and Frankl were two brilliant psychologists who lived in Vienna just before World War II. Freud specialized in man’s search for happiness and Frankl specialized in man’s search for...
READ MORE >There are seasons for things.
We don’t like unpleasant seasons. We rush. (At least I do).
We try to be like everyone else.
We don’t like change.
What current season are you in?
There...
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