Category Archives: Pastor’s Posts

What do you want?

Posted on May 13, 2013 by Pastor David

We have been spending a lot of time in John’s gospel during our Sunday morning services lately.  At the beginning of that gospel, when Jesus had attracted his first two disciples, this startling question is recorded: Turning around, Jesus saw … Continue reading →

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May Youth Update

Posted on April 30, 2013 by Pastor David

“Rain, Rain, Go Away!” Hasn’t it been wonderful with all the rain God has blessed us with?  It just makes us appreciate the warmth of sunshine all the more! Michigan – you have to love it! Needless to say, we need some … Continue reading →

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What is Ordination?

Posted on April 25, 2013 by Pastor David

Last October, I reported to you that the Credentials Committee of the Church of God in Michigan had approved me for ordination.  I was indeed ordained at the state’s General Assembly meeting in November, and now we are in the … Continue reading →

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How to be a Levite: Reading Scripture

Posted on April 24, 2013 by Pastor David

This past Sunday, a group of us worked together on the practice of reading scripture in worship.  Reading scripture is something that should be taken seriously and done well, because the Bible is the primary way that God speaks directly … Continue reading →

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Persistence

Posted on April 24, 2013 by Pastor David

The other day, I saw a bug in my office.  Normally, I exterminate such pests without a second thought, but this time was different.  This time, I was already deep in thought working on this week’s sermon, and the bug … Continue reading →

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April Youth Update

Posted on April 3, 2013 by Pastor David

Spring Break – a great time of the year as we gear up for the last couple of months of school. For the Mt. Haley Youth, it means fundraising season begins to earn our way to State Youth Convention.  We … Continue reading →

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Beneath a Veil

Posted on March 29, 2013 by Pastor David

On this Good Friday, I’d like to share a hymn with you that has helped me center myself on the spiritual meaning and depth of Jesus’s sacrifice.  The hymn is entitled “Thee We Adore,” and the English text below is … Continue reading →

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At the Name of Jesus

Posted on March 23, 2013 by Pastor David

The italicized hymn lyrics found below were written by Caroline M. Noel (1817-1877).  I invite you to meditate on them with me. At the name of Jesus every knee shall bow, Every tongue confess him King of glory now; ‘Tis … Continue reading →

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Swimming Upstream

Posted on March 15, 2013 by Pastor David

I love to watch Bullock Creek this time of year.  Earlier this week, we had a brief thaw; a good deal of our snow melted away, and we even had a decent rainfall at the same time.  When those weather … Continue reading →

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Life Without a Pope

Posted on March 1, 2013 by Pastor David

As I type these words tonight, there is no Pope heading up the Roman Catholic Church.  This is rather significant in terms of world affairs and religious news:  only once in a long while is there a transition of power … Continue reading →

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