Pastor’s Blog

Victory! “His divine power has granted to us all things that pertain to life and godliness, through the knowledge of him who called us to his own glory and excellence,”      2 Peter 1:3 We sing the song Victory in Jesus. The following is the first stanza: “I heard an old, old story How… Read More »

What is your purpose in life? “Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus by the will of God,” Ephesians 1:1 At some point in your life, you probably have asked the       question, what is the purpose of my life. As a believer, that   answer is simple. It is to glorify God and enjoy Him forever. Paul’s… Read More »

James 4:17 – “So whoever knows the right thing to do and fails to do it, for him it is sin.” Currently, in youth group on Wednesday nights, we are working through the book of James.  And although   there are many convicting passages and verses, in my book, none of them can touch the conviction… Read More »

Do you have joy? “The hope of the righteous brings joy,  but the expectation of the wicked will perish.” Proverbs 10:28 What is it that comes to mind when you read the word joy? Do the words happiness, pleasure, delight, or contented come to mind? The world’s concept of joy is certainly different than a… Read More »

Do you love Me? “If you love me, you will keep my commandments.” John 14:15 I still remember our first year of marriage. Cathy and I were both 20 years old and “in love.” I could not wait till both of us could live in the same apartment. When we returned from our honeymoon and… Read More »

Come See What God Has Done! “Come and see what God has done: He is awesome in His deeds toward the children of man.” -Psalm 66:5  On September 2, 2009, a small group of believers gathered in my living room and signed the Grace Harvest Baptist Church Charter. After 15 years, we celebrate what God… Read More »

Don’t Worry Be Happy! “When the cares of my heart are many, your consolations cheer my soul.” Psalm 94:19 In 1988 there was a song that Bobby McFerrin wrote. It was  the first a cappella song to reach number-one on the Billboard Hot 100 chart, a position it held for two weeks. The name of… Read More »

Whom Shall I Fear? …for God gave us a spirit not of fear but of power and love and self-control. 2 Timothy 1:7 Merriam-Webster defines fear as “an unpleasant, often strong emotion caused by anticipation or awareness of danger.” The Bible talks about two types of fear, the fear of man and the fear of… Read More »

What is Christian Worship? And Jesus answered him, “It is written, ” ‘You shall worship the Lord your God, and him only shall you serve.’” Luke 4:8 When you read the question of the title of this week’s Pastor’s Pen, what was your first thought? Is worship   just when we sing to Him on Sunday… Read More »

Priorities! “If then you have been raised with Christ, seek the things that are above, where Christ is, seated at the right hand of God.” Colossians 3:1 What makes you happy? What is it that drives you?           Is it your family, job, hobbies, sports, children,            grandchildren, or your next vacation? In the modern Christian culture,… Read More »