Pastor Column-Fathers really matter in their children's lives
Fathers and mothers are part of our lives. Each one of us comes from a father and a mother, and the biblical command is to honor both father and mother. Christians need to live in harmony with this commandment, and are reminded to do so in Ephesians 6:2-3, for to give honor to one’s parents is to enhance life.
Pastor Column-Heard the one about the whole body of Christ?
Have you heard this one yet? There were three people who attended a nursing home worship service: the agnostic, the Alzheimer’s patient, and the good Christian.
Pastor Column-Why go to church, listen to a sermon?
Good sermon, Pastor.” Sometimes we hear this encouraging comment after a church service.
Pastor Column-How do you want to be remembered?
Today is the Sunday before Memorial Day and we all have an opportunity to pause and remember the brave men and women who have gone before us and paid the ultimate sacrifice to procure and preserve our cherished national freedoms. Originally designed as a day to commemorate those who gave their lives during the Civil War, both Union and Confederate, it was later expanded, especially after World War I, to include those who had given their lives in other conflicts as well. As the 20th century progressed, it became a time for all of us to remember those we love, particularly family members who have preceded us in death.
Pastor Column-There's a saboteur — and it's one of us
In “World Peace and other 4th-Grade Achievements,” by John Hunter, the author and game deviser tells of adding a saboteur to the game. Only he and the saboteur know who that is. The other players believe he or she only plays the designated role. Having a saboteur in the game causes the players to come up with strategies to counter the saboteur’s actions. They have to reach more deeply into their intellectual and emotional selves.
Pastor Column-Let God reframe your perspective
Perspective is an interesting thing. I read somewhere that the window you choose to look out determines your reality.
Pastor Column-Everyone can know Jesus is the Savior
About a month ago we celebrated Easter. It is natural during the Easter season to turn our thoughts toward the Savior, Jesus Christ — His life and teachings, His resurrection, and His glorious Atonement. However, as the holiday passes, it is all too easy to fall back into complacency regarding our relationship with the Savior.
Pastor Column-Christians emphasize compassion
Among the ancient Greeks and Romans, compassion for the sick and dying was rare. Plato said that the poor man who was too sick to work should be left to die. One Roman philosopher said that you prolong a beggar’s misery if you give him food and drink. For a good 600 years, Romans were entertained by gladiators being stabbed to death in the arenas. The early Christians came into this compassionless culture with surprising acts of mercy.
Pastor Column-God works great changes in us through small things
The refrain of the old hymn, “Great is Thy Faithfulness,” claims that “morning by morning, new mercies I see.” The Biblical reference is Isaiah 50:4, which reads, “Morning by morning, He wakens my ear to hear as those who are taught.”
Pastor Column-, Imported-God uses small things to change us
The refrain of the old hymn, “Great is Thy Faithfulness,” claims that “morning by morning, new mercies I see.” The Biblical reference is Isaiah 50:4, which reads, “Morning by morning, He wakens my ear to hear as those who are taught.”
Pastor Column-What does the resurrection mean?
We live in what is described as a “post-Christian era.” That means the church is no longer relevant and has lost its influence. This is a sad commentary, but I believe the Church can be revived as we look at the significance of the resurrection of Jesus Christ. Certainly an increase of hedonism, secularism, relativism and humanism have captivated people’s hearts and minds, but I believe more recent cultural pressures, such as the emphasis on tolerance, political correctness and moral relativity have done more to silence Christians than anything else.
Pastor Column-Things aren't always as they seem
I like to walk in solitude and pray. When we lived in Kansas City, there was a park near our home that was the perfect place to get away from the busyness of life and get alone with God.
Pastor Column-Take time to consider how to live today
Recently many around the world watched a little chimney on the roof of one of the most iconic places of worship in the world, the Vatican’s Sistine Chapel. When the smoke came out white, Roman Catholics everywhere knew that they had a new leader. Personally, and I believe I speak for the vast majority of Protestants, I wish Pope Francis well, that he might lead with the grace of Christ empowered by the Holy Spirit.
Pastor Column-The plumbline is set: It is Jesus, God's Word
The Lord called me into the ministry in June 1988. I was listening to a sermon entitled “Are Ye Able?” God impressed upon my heart to preach His Word. On Jan. 1 1991, I held my first service in Okanogan. I was tested right away on God’s Word, specifically the deity of Jesus Christ. One might think Jesus’ deity is a given in any evangelical church, but wolves in sheep’s clothing can creep in. I studied the Word of God to share the truth of Jesus Christ with them. He is God.
Pastor Column-Genesis reflects Hebrew way of telling stories
When we read Genesis in English, it appears that there are two accounts of creation. Does this seem strange? We have to be careful to look beneath the surface when we study something written 2,000 to 3,000 years ago. Genesis was written in an ancient language, coming from a vastly different time and culture than ours.
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