Category Archives: Pastor’s Pen

“Teaching, Preaching and Reaching For Christ”

LOVE VERSUS LAW

LOVE VERSUS LAW   Most of us are well aware of the commandment given to us to love. In Deuteronomy 6:5, God shares with His people:   5 You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, with all your soul, and with all your strength.   Jesus expands upon the love that is…
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Bondage

Many people – too many people - in our community are in bondage. Some are in bondage because of decisions that others made and they had no control over the outcome. Others are in bondage because of their own decisions that resulted from self destructive behaviors. Still others are in bondage and have been there…
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Jesus Did it for Me…Am I Doing it for Others?

JESUS DID IT FOR ME… AM I DOING IT FOR OTHERS? Most of us tent to be very clear regarding the assistance that we may need to accomplish a task. We rely on others to support and assist us, and when they do not, we become frustrated and upset. Likewise, if a tragedy were to…
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CHURCH ETIQUETTE/DEPORTMENT

CHURCH ETIQUETTE / DEPORTMENT To give respect and honor to the sanctuary, the place where we corporately come together to worship God, absolutely no food or beverage (including water) is to be consumed in the sanctuary   To give respect and honor to the reading of the Scriptures, please do not walk and talk when…
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