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A Note from the Pastor… Whenever I have the opportunity to join a husband and wife in marriage before God and before a congregation – I almost always include one scripture, “Children are a gift from the Lord; they are a reward from him,” (Psalm 127:3). We live in a world, where too often, children… Read More »

As We Prepare for Communion… (Adapted in part, or in whole, from A. Newell & A. Barnes) Communion, mentioned primarily in the Gospels of Matthew, Mark, Luke, and Paul’s letter to the Corinthians, is an important part of a faithful Christians’ walk with Christ. Jesus used a meal to institute one of the most universal… Read More »

A Note From the Pastor…  In today’s passage we will be examining the 6th, and final chapter, of Paul’s letter to the Galatians. It is a chapter that discusses bearing one another’s burdens, bearing our own burdens, it cries out for us to “not grow weary in doing good,” and it directs us to “do… Read More »

Galatians 5:13 states, “For you were called to freedom, brothers. Only do not use your freedom as an opportunity for the flesh, but through love serve one another,” (ESV). Barnes, a theologian, author, and clergyman, (among other things), from the 1800’s writes in part, “For, brethren, ye have been called unto liberty – Freedom from… Read More »

We Are Not the Same…  The story of all the Abrahamic religions begins with Abram and Sarai leaving Ur at the calling of God. God established a revolutionary covenant to begin the process of salvation from the Fall of Man. Abram and Sarai, who later became Abraham and Sarah, are claimed by three of the… Read More »

Meriam’s Hope is headquartered in Oberlin Kansas on a 20-acre property that contains guest housing that sleeps 12, as well as providing dorm style housing for families. It has a centralized cafeteria, outdoor activities, an assortment of animals, and a garden! All of these accommodations help the families succeed during their stay in the program.… Read More »

Last week we examined Galatians Chapter 2 & we spent time looking closely at Timothy, Titus, circumcision, and the preeminence of the Gospel. While circumcision was required of all of Abraham’s descendants as a sign of the covenant God made with him, Paul reminded the congregations in Galatians 2:16, “yet we know that a person… Read More »

A Note From the Pastor…  My father has been gone for almost nine (9) years. It doesn’t feel like its been that long. To be honest, I don’t think of him every single day, and the pain of his passing truly gets easier as the years pass – but I do still miss him. My… Read More »

A Note From the Pastor… As we begin a new series this week, I am looking forward to sharing some of the essential truths of God’s Word that were so eloquently penned by Paul to the Galatian congregations. This week, I will be highlighting the testimony that Paul left behind for us, but also highlighting… Read More »

The blessings of godly a mother! 10 Who can find a virtuous woman? for her price is far above rubies. 11 The heart of her husband doth safely trust in her, so that he shall have no need of spoil. 12 She will do him good and not evil all the days of her life.… Read More »