“In the morning, while it was still very dark, he got up and went out to a deserted place, and there he prayed.” (Mark 1:35, […]

Have you ever had a change of mind about an issue that left you wondering … what was I thinking? The more I study scripture […]

The Baptism of Jesus is commemorated each year on the first Sunday following Epiphany, January 6. This year that was the first Sunday of the […]

I know that most of us will be busy this holiday weekend. Email and other social media will not be a big priority for most […]

I realize this Note from Pastor J R is longer than most, but because of the season I wanted to share this wonderful story. I […]

This week we observe the Third Sunday of Advent. It’s one of two Sundays when the liturgical color is rose … okay pink. We will […]

Todd Deatherage writes “We are each image-bearers of God in a beautiful but broken world.” One hymn of the season, “beckons” Emmanuel to rescue us […]

The Season of Advent begins this Sunday. The theme is Hope. Christmas and the New Year of 2018 are just around the corner. Come, see […]

Hyperbole is speaking in an exaggerated manner to make or emphasize a point. It is often used in the writing of scripture. Of the gospel […]

Years ago, I saw a rather corny bumper stick; but it stuck in my memory. It said, “Christians are not perfect, we are just forgiven.” […]