Category Archives: Pastor’s Pen

“Teaching, Preaching and Reaching For Christ”

DO I HAVE TIME FOR CHRIST? One of the most common phrases that I hear from people who do not commit to coming to church weekly, and/or commit to a ministry is, “I do not have time.” I must admit that this phrase is somewhat difficult to receive when I think about the commitment of…

THE GIVING SEASON We have entered into what some call “The Giving Season.” This season is generally the last five or six of weeks of the year. More specifically, it begins Thanksgiving and continues through New Year’s Day. During this time of year, people are more inclined to give and share in charities and with…

NOW WHAT??? By now, you have had turkey breast, turkey sandwiches and turkey salad. In fact, you have probably eaten so much turkey that last night you let loose a gobble. As well, you have probably eaten so much Thanksgiving leftovers that you refuse to open the refrigerator door. In fact, you do not even…

FOR WHAT WHOM AM I THANKFUL? What we know today as Thanksgiving Day, is recorded as having been a harvest festival held in the fall of 1621. At this festival, the newly arrived European settlers [the Pilgrims] invited the indigenous people of this country [the Indians] to attend the feast. From that celebration, on Thursday,…