Pastor's Log

Jesus isn’t lost, but so few actually find Him. At the end of Matthew, Jesus promised to always be with His disciples. But how do we find Him? Often we associate His presence with goosebumps and feelings we experience during a song or prayer time as worship. There’s...

As much as I remember the horrific tragedy of this day 19 years ago, I also remember the incredible unity and respect for each other in the days following. Unfortunately it was short lived, and almost non-existent today. Jesus followers should, even in this crazy...

I’m a pastor. Yesterday during the service, I got so excited talking about Jesus - I forgot to mention something very important. The offering! That’s like being a pastor 101. You always mention the offering. In fact, there’s a lot of training out there about the best...

Identity is the mantra of modern culture. If you listen closely, most social issues are being discussed in terms of self-image, self-esteem and individuality. The agenda is clear. My unique identity is all that matters. I get to choose who I want to be! What I say and...

Our church is reading a Bible plan together. (bible.today.church) This week Romans 1 was part of it. In the last half of the chapter, it’s like a bad list. Paul lists all kinds of sinful, wicked people. It sounds like it could have been inspired by today’s headlines....

Could it be that we have missed the point of Jesus’ death and what salvation is all about? Could it be that we take an abstract and philosophical understanding of grace due to Western passive thought, and have ignored the active tense of Hebraic thought? Consider how...

Recently our church helped repair the floor in the house of a retired minister. Water damage over the years had warped and ruined the floor. It had a big hump in the middle and angled down several inches on each side - and the original, once solid building material...

Our church has started a weekday reading plan. It’s available here, bible.today.church. One of the goals is to focus on the words and commands of Jesus. Each day there is a Jesus Said soundbite with the verses of what He commanded. Yesterday’s soundbite was “Be A...

How do Jesus followers choose where and how we worship and serve others? If it’s based on our convenience, comfort, preferences and schedule, what is the cost? If we pay tithes like membership dues and just work it into our budget, what is the sacrifice? If we are not...

We’ve been lied to. We’ve been told discipleship is a thing. That it exists. Look it up in the dictionary. The only thing defined is a disciple. disciple | noun dis· ci· ple | di-ˈsī-pəl 1. one who accepts and assists in spreading the doctrines of another In the...