It seems like the weeks since Easter have been unusually busy for me. How about you? I’m wondering how much of this is related to the late date of Easter? Easter was about…
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My journey
A Parable Poem on Lawns Turning Green
I wrote the first version of this some years ago for our church newsletter at our first church. Each year as the lawns turn green again after the winter’s destruction, I…
Reflections on Easter Weekend
I am thankful for each one who took time to honor Jesus by worshipping at Community Wesleyan in Kirkville this year. Attendance at Good Friday service and Easter Celebration service was up…
Reflections on Speaking at Houghton Chapel
I remember as a student attending the mandatory chapel services at Houghton College. Since I was taking mostly Bible and related courses and was already active in church leadership in my home…
Winds of Refreshing Series Modified
I have decided to change the message for April 10th. Here is the new chart.
Celebrating a Unanimous Decision
What a joy it was to lead the special church conference this evening in the consideration of the 50th Anniversary Project. I had felt that there was a positive feeling about…
Is the New Menu Working?
I am experimenting with the ability of my Word Press Theme to include a custom menu. For the spring I have created a menu for the Winds of Refreshing emphasis. I will…
Spring means counting robins
What says spring like counting the returning birds? Last weekend, I went for my neighborhood walk (about 1 mile each way) and counted robins. I was rejoicing to report a total of ten. The…
Help in seeking God – a testimony
Ever since we have set our hearts on seeking God together, it seems that I have been supernaturally aided in my searching. 1. God has helped me to have the heart to…
A recommended way to help Japan
Sometimes people ask a pastor for a good charity to give to in a crisis such as the one in Japan. I sent a donation today to World Vision, an excellent Christian…