no perfect churches
There are no perfect churches this side of heaven. People make up the local church and we come broken, beat up, bruised and abused. We are not perfect by any means, and some of us are harder to love than …
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I am Sikh.
I don’t know any Sikhs where I live, but this article is insightful and good to pray about.
…Christians where I live often tell Sikhs that if they accept Jesus, they have to get rid of all their gods, cut
giving thanks
“Can I share your table?” asked the man who approached Pastor H.A. Ironside in the crowded restaurant. Ironside invited him to have a seat, then, when the food arrived, he bowed his head in prayer. When he opened his eyes, …
potluck and annual meeting
This Sunday, January 28, is Sunday school and worship at regular times. After worship, about 12:00, is our potluck fellowship and annual meeting. Everyone is invited and encouraged to attend. We will celebrate the past year and prayerfully look forward …
small church
A great article by Stephen Witmer on small churches.
Small churches can point people to the greatness of God. No church, big or small, can exist without God’s grace and power.…
The B-I-B-L-E is the book for me!
A popular children’s song at church goes, “The B-I-B-L-E, yes that’s the book for me, I stand alone, on the Word of God, the B-I-B-L-E!” What is the Bible? Is it reliable? Can I trust it?
God chose to reveal …
recommended books on missions
Here are some recommendations for books to read on missions. The 9Marks book is exceptionally good!…
He will make a way and provide strength in all your troubles.
I remember the time in 2008 I arrived in China very late. It was the last flight from the States, and I had been traveling the past day, including a significant time change! Tired and hot, without a shower, living …
there and back again
Encouragement to read The Lord of the Rings, from a missionary standpoint.…
starting a new year
It helps to have perspective and keep your surroundings in focus as you go on a journey. I’ve travelled back and forth from NY, VA, PA, and WV to SD, made it to AZ and FL once, and even went …