One of the most exciting aspects of my role as pastor is the joy of leading someone to accept Jesus into their heart as Savior. I had the privilege of doing that very thing this past Sunday, as Alex Conner came forward at the close of the service. We will be scheduling his baptism soon, when it best suits the family. Yet, we rejoice now for his decision to trust in the Lord Jesus Christ and to affirm his commitment with baptism. A baptismal service is the perfect time to t

In Jeremiah Chapter 2, we find God presenting His case against Israel for the judgment He is going to bring upon them, due to their sinful disregard for His laws. We read in verse 5: “Thus says the Lord: What injustice have your fathers found in Me, that they have gone far from Me, have followed idols, and have become idolaters?” I find myself asking that same question about our nation today. What has God done that caused the American people to turn their backs on Him? I hav

It was a heartbreaking weekend for this football fan. My college team lost by one point to the number one team in the nation. My NFL team didn’t come close to winning against the quarterback that most people consider to the be “the greatest of all time.” The only good football experience I had last week was tossing a ball with my grandson. However, the word “lost” means different things to different people. While my teams lost a game last week, many people in our city lost a