How to Grow the Church

It is with great joy that I have the opportunity to pastor what I think to be one of the finest churches of which I have been a part. My people–God’s people–have a willingness to love each other, to give, and to serve those in our community and abroad. Moreover, the love that our FellowshipContinue reading “How to Grow the Church”

Gift of gifts

I have been reading through The Valley of Vision, a small book of Puritan prayers and devotions. I read this one this past week and it is just absolutely beautiful I thought I needed to share this with my readers: O Source of All Good, What shall I render to thee for the gift of gifts,Continue reading “Gift of gifts”

Translation, a poem

In the darkness of my soul Comes a Light. the Light becomes brighter as I stare At its brilliance, At Its magnificence, At Its splendor. Then my soul is melted and The darkness dissipates. My eyes are lifted to see The Light changing me, The Light enlivening me, The Light saving me. No longer amContinue reading “Translation, a poem”