June 7, 2026 It was exciting to attend the first ever annual meeting of the Keystone Conference UCC, where pastors and church delegates from over 220 churches gathered to learn, do church business, worship and fellowship. It was the first meeting since the four conferences in Pennsylvania became one! It was a big deal! PeopleContinue reading “Irresistible Faith”
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How to Fight for Your Family!
June 21, 2026 In the Old Testament, you can find dysfunctional families and some pretty bad examples of parenting! Adam and Eve disobey God and get kicked out of the garden, then their son Cain kill his brother Abel! There’s Abraham who is ready to sacrifice his son on the altar, until God stops him!Continue reading “How to Fight for Your Family!”
The Hero’s Journey
June 14, 2026 What do you think of when you hear the words, eternal life? Heaven? Life after death? There’s a verse in the Scriptures, John 17:3, which sounds different than how we usually think of eternal life. Jesus says, “Now this is eternal life, that they know you, the only God, and Jesus Christ,Continue reading “The Hero’s Journey”
The Benefit of Doubt
May 31, 2026 Earlier this week, I was reading today’s gospel reading, Matthew 28:16-20. It takes place after Jesus rose from the dead. It was Jesus’ last appearance to his disciples before he went to heaven. I was surprised because it says, “Then the eleven disciples went to Galilee, to the mountain where Jesus hadContinue reading “The Benefit of Doubt”
To All Who are Far Off
May 24, 2026 Today is Pentecost, the birthday of the church! It’s almost 2000 years old! Woohoo! How did the church begin? Well, if today a new business started, we might imagine a grand opening, with lots of balloons, and maybe door prizes and cake! There would be lots of happy people celebrating! But instead,Continue reading “To All Who are Far Off”
Fearless
May 17, 2026 Today is Mental Health Sunday, so I have a sort of public service announcement. Most Americans will suffer from depression at sometime in their life: but not get help. If for two weeks you experience Depressed Mood– Loss of Interest– Sleep Problems– Difficulty Concentrating– Agitation– orRestlessness, it’s time to see a doctor!Continue reading “Fearless”
Influence
May 10, 2026 Happy Mother’s Day! It’s wonderful to be a mom, although sometimes it’s difficult. When one of my kids was 3 or 4, I was waiting in a long line in the Post Office, and he was in a corner He had an active imagination. When we were done, I said, “Ok, weContinue reading “Influence”
I Believe in You: Who Will Your Legacy be?
May 3, 2026 This is the last of our sermon series, “I believe in you!” The first week we talked about how believing in someone isn’t knowing for certain, instead it’s living by faith. Faith not just in the person, but also in what God can do through them. The second week, we talked aboutContinue reading “I Believe in You: Who Will Your Legacy be?”
I Believe in You: Be a Paul
April 26, 2026 We’re in a message series called, “I believe in you!” I do believe in you! We live in a time when it is so important for us in our church to encourage each other and the next generation spiritually. Moses was a great man of God in the Old Testament. He wasContinue reading “I Believe in You: Be a Paul”
I Believe in You: Imparting Spiritual Life
April 19, 2026 Children are a blessing from God! If you’re a parent, what are your hopes and dreams for your child? Here’s a question I want you to think about: how would you define success in raising the next generation? What our society says parenting success is: you raise kids who are well-rounded, they do well, grow up to make it financially, and they’re happy. So, they’re well rounded, meaning they’re good at everything! Society would also say parentsContinue reading “I Believe in You: Imparting Spiritual Life “
