Category Archives: Pastor’s Pen

“Teaching, Preaching and Reaching For Christ”

WHO IS WATCHING THE CHILDREN?

WHO IS WATCHING THE CHILDREN? ​​I am certain that everyone has heard of the recent inspections of the detention facility in Clint, TX that is holding children in the most inhumane conditions imaginable. Underlining all of the recently exposed tragedies among these children are the reports that reveal that children are still being separated from…
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WHAT DID JESUS HAVE IN MIND WHEN HE DIED TO ESTABLISH THE CHURCH?

WHAT DID JESUS HAVE IN MIND WHEN HE DIED TO ESTABLISH THE CHURCH? ​Several weeks ago, I asked the following questions, “What is our prophetic witness?” and “Where is our prophetic voice?” At the core of prophetic witness and prophetic voice is the word “prophetic.” This word is grounded in the history of the prophets…
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Happy 67th Anniversary

HAPPY 67TH ANNIVERSARY ​On today, we celebrate 67 years of ministry. For 67 years, God has blessed PILGRIM REST to be a shining light in the community and a place where a PILGRIM, weary and worn from the journey of life, may find REST. ​​On this day of celebration, we look back at all of…
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Learn the Story. Live the Story.

LEARN THE STORY. LIVE THE STORY ​I mentioned last week that the primary question to be asked of the church today is, “What did Jesus have in mind when He died to establish the church? Was Jesus’ intent that we come on Sundays and one or two days a week for Bible study and ministry…
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