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Every eye will see him
We started the study of Revelation tonight and I can’t believe how powerful it is. The message of Revelations has so much to say to us today to stir us up. “Look, he is coming with the clouds, and every … Continue reading
The Sentence of death
The Apostle Paul tells us in 1 Cor. 1:3-11 that God comforts us in all our troubles so that we can comfort others. In this passage Paul was dealing with persecution that took him to the point of death. He … Continue reading
You can teach an old dog new tricks!!!
Today I was reading and preparing for my Sunday sermon. As I was studying, the old adage came to mind, “You can’t teach an old dog new tricks.” As I thought about this saying, I thought about how wrong it … Continue reading
Mother’s Day
Yesterday was mother’s day. My own mother is 94 years old and still doing well. I think about all that she added to my life. It was hard for her because she had to deal with an alcoholic husband, work … Continue reading
The Ablazing Race
In just a few days, I will be running a 5k trail run called “The Ablazing Race.” When I run races, I run with about everything I have. I would be fast except for the extra pounds that I am … Continue reading
Perception
Perception is defined as, “The act or faculty of perceiving, or apprehending by means of the senses or of the mind; cognition; understanding.” In a few days we will celebrate one of the biggest events in history, the resurrection of … Continue reading
The Ablazing Race
Today we had the privilege of hosting Burlington High Schoolers to help around the church. They put out mulch, cleaned inside, worked on the food pantry, stuffed Easter Eggs, and helped on the trail for the Ablazing Race. We got … Continue reading
Thankful
The last six months I have had 5 different muscle pulls in various places. Additionally, I have hurt one of my shoulders. These injuries have drastically changed my ability to do so many things and sometimes I get frustrated with … Continue reading
Power of forgiveness
Emotions are powerful things in all of our lives. We experience anger, sadness, joy, etc. These emotions speak volumes to us about our lives and our relationship with God. If we experience anger, we should try to find out what … Continue reading
Springtime
We had a great day today. The weather was beautiful though it was kind of windy. After such a long winter, the anticipation of springtime is huge. People can’t wait to get outside and do things. Don’t forget to spend … Continue reading
Pastor Bob 