Monthly Archives: April 2011

Preview: Easter’s Done – Now What?

Posted on April 30, 2011 by Pastor David

The “big event” is over; Jesus has risen from the dead. Easter breakfasts have been eaten, churches have been filled, and songs of praise have been sung. Now the party is finished and reality begins to sink in: we have … Continue reading →

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Don’t Leave the Light Switch On

Posted on April 27, 2011 by Pastor David

When I was growing up, my brother and I had a bad habit of leaving lights turned on whenever we left our bedrooms, hallways, bathrooms, and so forth. Our parents had to remind us over and over again, for the … Continue reading →

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The Lord is Risen!

Posted on April 25, 2011 by Pastor David

Over the past few days, we have remembered and celebrated the weekend that changed the world. On Maundy Thursday, we shared in the Lord’s Supper and washed each other’s feet. At sunrise on Easter Sunday, we gathered with the women … Continue reading →

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Darkness Before Light

Posted on April 20, 2011 by Pastor David

This is one of the most powerful weeks in Christian faith – the week known as “Holy Week,” the set of days that commemorate the final days of Jesus’s life, those that led up to his crucifixion and burial. Within … Continue reading →

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The Center of Attention

Posted on April 18, 2011 by Pastor David

On Palm Sunday, we enjoyed a children’s program entitled “The Tale of the Three Trees” in our morning worship service. This musical helped to lead the congregation in worship, much like the children did when Jesus entered Jerusalem two thousand … Continue reading →

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Truth and Narratives

Posted on April 14, 2011 by Pastor David

Lately, I’ve been thinking frequently about narratives – stories that inform our lives, that give our lives meaning and direction, that help us to view the world in a particular way. A narrative can be something simple like “I like … Continue reading →

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Give Up Despair

Posted on April 11, 2011 by Pastor David

Dead bones are reassembled, with muscles and tendons and skin forming on top of them… and then the breath of life enters these bodies, which stand up and form a great army. A scene from a recent Hollywood film? No, … Continue reading →

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Preview: Give Up Despair

Posted on April 8, 2011 by Pastor David

How often have you felt despair in your own life? How often have people in your circle of family and friends felt the same way? The good news of Jesus Christ is not that we are guaranteed lives free from … Continue reading →

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On the Earthquake in Japan

Posted on April 6, 2011 by Pastor David

Nearly a month has passed since the massive earthquake off the eastern coast of Japan, and the situation there has shown few signs of improvement in recent days. Not only are the people dealing with the loss of life and … Continue reading →

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Give Up Expectations

Posted on April 4, 2011 by Pastor David

When God called Samuel to anoint a new king over Israel, he challenged the prophet to reconsider what he expected the king to look like. After all, man looks on the outward appearance, but God looks on the heart. How … Continue reading →

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