The author of the Book of Ecclesiastes wrote in Chapter 3 verse 1, “To every thing there is a season, and a time to every purpose under heaven.” God does not do things or allow things to happen without a…
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“Created with a Purpose” by Pastor Tom
I was recently asked to speak at a winter conference at a Christian Camp located in New England. Their theme for 2023 is “Created with a Purpose” based on Psalm 139:14: “I will praise thee; for I am fearfully and…
“Thankful for Everything” by Pastor Tom
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…
“First Prize” by Pastor Tom
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…
“From the Pasture to the Palace” by Pastor Tom
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.…
“It’s Harvest Time”! By Pastor Tom
Here on the farm, fall harvest is under way and will be continuing through the month of November. We never know exactly what kind of season we will have with our crops, so we trust the Lord with the results.…
“The Prince of Peace” By Pastor Tom
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…
Social Distance? Not with Jesus! by Pastor Tom
Jesus was having a very busy day. I am sure He was tired, thirsty and yes, possibly even a bit frustrated. He had been sharing God’s message of truth with the religious leaders of the day and they were responding…
“In Every Thing Give Thanks” by Pastor Tom
The leaves are changing to their state of bright colors before they fall to the ground. The warm temperatures that we have enjoyed for the last six months are beginning to fall as well. Maybe that is where the term…
“It’s Never Too Early To Start” by Pastor Tom
Different things come to mind marking the “end of Summer”. I know there is an official calendar date, but usually it is something that we do or somewhere that we go each year that sticks out in our mind. Here…
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