Category Archives: Pastor’s Blog

How big is “your Jesus?  It is a bit of an odd question, I admit.  But take a moment to think about it.  Is the Jesus you speak about doing what any other person could do?  Maybe he’s doing it … Continue reading →

If you have a TV or watch TV, by now you’ve already been inundated with commercials for “Black Friday” depicting crazed shoppers acting like strung out meth addicts.  If not, you’re lucky.  It is probably appropriate that now advertising media … Continue reading →

This last Sunday we heard Jesus say “Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted.”  This week, as my family and I mourned the loss of my Uncle and Godfather Dale, Jesus was true to His Word, as … Continue reading →

Messiah will hold its annual Pumpkin Night this Sunday, October 30 at the church.  Carving of pumpkins will begin at 3:00 p.m. with prizes and game to follow.  At 5:00 p.m. a Pot Luck Dinner will be held.  Sloppy Joes … Continue reading →

One of the many hats I wear is that of “Youth Ministry Coordinator” for my circuit.  In order to provide resources here is a grossly incomplete, but very helpful reading list for those who work with youth in the Church: Soul … Continue reading →

My mentor, especially my 4th year at Seminary, was Dr. Feuerhahn, and so by extension, I am a student of the late Dr. Hermann Sasse.  The influence of these two men has shown itself in many ways, one of which … Continue reading →

This Sunday we will hear of the parable of the unforgiving servant… or maybe as we should call it:  the parable of the gracious King.  One thing that often is confusing is the ancient weights and measures that were used … Continue reading →

A new newsletter has been uploaded.  Read it here: http://www.messiahlacrescent.org/wp-content/uploads/2010/09/2011Trinity_Fall.pdf

As a single pastor, when it comes to parenting advice, about the best I can do is speak what God’s Word says (which is pretty darn good, if you think about it), but the parenting thing for me remains theoretical. … Continue reading →

Amongst Evangelicals, it is common to have an “accountability partner” or an “accountability group”.  The well-meaning goal of this is in light of the fact that we are sinful, to find a person or group who can help us in … Continue reading →