I have a beautiful piece of art that I’m going to hang in the pastor’s office. It was painted by a dear friend a number of years ago, a picture of a hand reaching out, with the words “Extend Grace”. Extend Grace! When I consider the grace I have received from our Lord: forgiveness of […]
Our 47th president was sworn into office January 20. The official presidential vows are: “I do solemnly swear that I will faithfully execute the Office of President of the United States, and will to the best of my ability, preserve, protect and defend the Constitution of the United States.” Those are solemn words, and a
Scott Valley Berean Church has a very strong history of involvement with missions. Over the years, hundreds of ministries have been encouraged through the giving of this congregation, and countless lives have been impacted with the good news of Jesus Christ. This Sunday we will hear from one of our missionaries working in Ukraine, James
So I’m sitting in a new office, for me. Other pastors have used this office for the last 30 years. Many sermons were prepared here. Now I’m seeking the Lord’s direction as I begin preparing to share God’s Word next Sunday. There is such great material < choose from, that I’m struggling with exactly what
Happy New Year! We get to start all over. It’s nice to have a fresh start each year, a chance to address the things I wish I had done differently last year. Sometimes we call them “New Years Resolutions”. Unfortunately most of those resolutions will be broken before we get to February. What a to-do!