New Year/New Life/New Hope!
There really is nothing “magical” about the calendar turning from Dec. 31 to Jan. 1 – but any excuse we have to take stock of […]
What Does Jesus Want for Christmas? PART 4
Since there are four weeks of Advent, I thought it appropriate to reflect on what Jesus would want for Christmas for the entire season! I […]
This week’s note from Rev. Bill: WHAT DOES JESUS WANT FOR CHRISTMAS? PART 3”
Up until the 18th century gifts were not given at Christmas. Instead, the entire celebration was based upon feasts given by landowners to their workers to […]
This week’s note from Rev. Bill: WHAT DOES JESUS WANT FOR CHRISTMAS? PART 2”
Someone told me recently that many people weren’t aware that there is more to our weekly newsletter than just the Pastor’s Article – they just […]
This week’s note from Rev. Bill: WHERE IS THE “WILDERNESS”
When we hear the word “desert” or “wilderness” in the scriptures, where was that? One of the things that still continues to amaze me every […]
This week’s note from Rev. Bill: THANKSGIVING – AND BLACK FRIDAY?
Why do Thanksgiving and Black Friday come so close together? Most legends say that “Black Friday” got its name because this is the time of […]
This week’s note from Rev. Bill: WHAT DOES JESUS WANT FOR HIS BIRTHDAY?
If you want to know about a person, ask them this: “What did you GIVE for Christmas?” I started asking children this question years ago, […]
This week’s note from Rev. Bill: ATTITUDE, AND ALTITUDE
Years ago, when Kim and I were traveling to the Holy Land, I noticed something strange about the way the plane was flying – The […]
This week’s note from Rev. Bill: FOR ALL THE SAINTS
This coming Sunday we will be celebrating All Saints’ Day, remembering those of our church family who have gone on to be with our Lord […]
This week’s note from Rev. Bill: WHAT CAN I DO ABOUT PALESTINE?
I have been to Palestine and Israel at least 6 times over the past 30 years, and I have come to know and love the […]
