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In the Baptism of Jesus, (Matthew 3:13-17 et al ) there are several things that happen that have a strong parallel to our lives in Christ. This text gives us an opportunity to dig deeper into what baptism is and what it is not. In Jesus baptism, we see a fulfilment of scripture but even … Read more…

When I read the scripture where it talks about the king blessing the ones that came and visited, fed, clothed and tended to the king, I am always struck by the apparent lack of knowledge of those that the king is blessing. When did we do those things FOR YOU? To which the king points … Read more…

So, you want to be a member of the church?  I wonder if we are using the right word for that particular question. Membership has at its base the idea that there is something to be gained by being a member. You become a member because you “receive” something. There are perks that come with … Read more…

Reflections from your Pastor……           I consider it to be one of the greatest faults of being human; that we are prone to jealousy or envy of others success. For some reason, we see what others have and are suddenly discontent with what we already have. We ask questions to the air like “why don’t … Read more…

Reflections from your Pastor……           I have to admit that there are times when I don’t pay close enough attention to the details. I like to say that I am a big picture kind of person, but the reality is that paying attention to the details can yield a clearer big picture. So, I’m learning … Read more…

Reflections from your Pastor…… Have you ever noticed how so often we focus on little things that have no significant impact or importance on the thing at hand? Much ado about nothing basically. Sometimes this happens in our faith practice; that we take issue with something that ultimately has nothing to do with our salvation … Read more…

Reflections from your Pastor……           I grew up, as many did, with numerous traditions, both at home and in my place of worship. To say that those traditions shaped me would be true, spot on, actually.  However, to say that those traditions are who I am, would not be an accurate description of the person … Read more…

Reflections from your Pastor……           Visitor to New York, steps out of a cab and asks a local man, “How do I get to Carnegie Hall?” To which the local deadpans, “Practice, practice, practice” Everything that I have ever excelled at, or even become fairly proficient at in my life has been in large part … Read more…

Reflections from your Pastor…… How exactly do we, as North American Christians, blend into a society that is increasingly indifferent to following Jesus? Many Christian authors and leadership gurus state that we are living in a post-Christian era. Statistics show a sharp increase in those who don’t attend any kind of worship or belong to … Read more…

Monday Morning Quarterback: Reflections from your Pastor…… In the Bible, Jesus tells us we are salt and light. Well, I’ve known some salty characters in my life, and I have known some pretty bright people, too. But what exactly is Jesus telling us that we are (already supposed to be) in this verse from Matthew … Read more…