“Be shepherds of God’s flock that is under your care, serving as overseers—not because you must, but because you are willing, as God wants you to be; not greedy for money, but eager to serve.” (1 Peter 5:2) As a pastor for 18 years, I wanted desperately to be a faithful shepherd of God’s flock. […]
We continue to be humbled by the prayers and support we receive from our faith family all across the world. With surgery behind us and some inconclusive preliminary tests, we await the full pathology report next week. We will know more about what the future holds at that time. Yet, as many of you often
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Among the many deep mysteries God has revealed in his word is the mystery of marriage and how the marriage covenant models the covenant between Christ and his church. In Ephesians 5, Paul writes, “Husbands should love their wives as their own bodies. He who loves his wife loves himself. For no one ever hated
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As with most Americans, the Fourth of July is always a big celebration day for our family. The day includes a family reunion, fireworks, and way too much food. For the past several years, my father’s farm has been the host site. By all standards, this year’s celebration was another success. No rain, although the
