by Pastor Tom We are beginning a new Bible study at our church from the book of Daniel. Very early in the opening verses we find Daniel and a few close friends facing personal challenges that could change the course…
by Pastor Tom We are beginning a new Bible study at our church from the book of Daniel. Very early in the opening verses we find Daniel and a few close friends facing personal challenges that could change the course…
I trust that you all had an enjoyable Thanksgiving Day with your family and friends. What a great way to begin the season of winter and the joy of Christmas celebrations! The Bible tells us in 1 Thessalonians 5:18 that…
As I am writing this article, we are only a few days away from our annual county fair. It has been a tradition for over 170 years. Many generations of families have enjoyed the food, fun, and festivities that this…
In the Old Testament book of 1 Samuel 16, we find Samuel being instructed by God to find and anoint the next king of Israel. God sent him to the house of a man named Jesse who had several sons.…
Jesus was in town! Little Jesse had hurried to finish his morning chores and was running out the doorway to hope to see Him when Mom spoke out, “Don’t forget your lunch!” As he quickly retreated, he exclaimed, “Isn’t this…
Just a few short weeks ago as we celebrated Christmas, we were reminded of the story of Jesus birth as a baby in a manger. Luke 2:13-14 shares this familiar angelic announcement; “And suddenly there was with the angel a…
“Wouldn’t it be great if we never had to go to school again”? “I would love to never have to work at my job again, I could just stay at home and not have to go anywhere ever again”. “My…
Life can have its scary moments. As children, we typically look to our parents or caregivers to calm our fears and reassure us that “everything is going to be okay”. Very often they remind us that what we are afraid…
Just a few short months ago, our church began a new children’s ministry called, “Kids Club”. We meet twice a month and the kid’s hear Bible stories, play games, enjoy snacks, and work on a craft to take home with…