Pastoral Reflections

The end of the sermon is a time to press in for response. For that reason, I often leave out some of the things I include in other parts of ...

I mentioned Sunday that last Thursday (May 14) was Ascension Day. Every year, that day is marked on the church calendar 40 days after Easter (the time between Jesus’ resurrection ...

I mentioned Penn Jillette’s comments about receiving a Bible and the inclination of Christians to “proselytize” (share their faith) or not. Take a moment to watch Penn’s words for yourself.

I have been struck a number of times throughout the series in Isaiah by the prophet’s allusions to the Psalms throughout his vision. He was clearly steeped in a knowledge ...

In Romans 7, Paul says, “For I do not understand my own actions. For I do not do what I want, but I do the very thing I hate” (v. ...

This past week in Isaiah 28, we were looking at God’s warning to Judah through the cautionary tale of Ephraim (Israel). God allowed Israel to be exiled by Assyria (“one ...