Pastors Messages

Everyone Has a Personal Agenda

Written by on May 1, 2021

From the Pastor Who in your life doesn’t have any personal agenda whatsoever? Who of them doesn’t have a personal bias? Even the most noble among us cannot escape at least having an inclination toward self-fulfillment. Love of self is an inescapable component of the human experience. It has its uses. Love of self is […]

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“He is risen as He said”

Written by on March 27, 2021
“He is risen as He said”

From the Pastor The whole of the Lord’s life in the world from earliest childhood consisted in constant temptation and constant victory. The last was when on the Cross He prayed for His enemies, and so for all people in the whole world. (Secrets of Heaven 1690:1) We begin the month of April celebrating Easter. […]

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Return to “Normal”?

Written by on February 27, 2021
Return to “Normal”?

An ongoing topic as I write this is when and how we will return to “normal” education at the school, here. Since March 13th of last year, we have taught our students online because of the pandemic. It seems to me that, at least as we are currently configured, we are better able to deliver […]

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We All Go Through Cycles

Written by on February 1, 2021
We All Go Through Cycles

From the Pastor Man, I hate February. I’m honestly not a fan of winter in general, but at least Christmas is nice. And that first snowfall is pretty. And I have to say that I enjoy the feeling of being warm indoors with nowhere to go when it is cold and inhospitable outdoors. It makes […]

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As Grinchy as the Coronavirus is it Cannot Steal Christmas

Written by on November 27, 2020
As Grinchy as the Coronavirus is it Cannot Steal Christmas

From the Pastor The people who walked in darkness have seen a great light; they who dwelt in the land of the shadow of death, on them has the light given brightness. (Isaiah 9:2) It’s December! Which means that it’s time for Christmas decorations, music, food, gifts, and other festivities. It is also a time […]

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Why Churches Matter More than Ever

Written by on September 28, 2020

From the Pastor “You are the light of the world. A city set on a hill cannot be hidden.” (Matthew 5:14) Apologies ahead of time. This will get a little long, and slightly (though hopefully not too) political. Buckle up. I have had several interactions with people over the past month on the topic of […]

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“… The entire future is present to the Lord, and the entire present is to Him eternal.” (DP 333:3)

Written by on August 21, 2020
“… The entire future is present to the Lord, and the entire present is to Him eternal.” (DP 333:3)

Well, summer is almost over. I hope these past few months have been good for you and yours. It’s been one of the stranger summers I can remember, for sure. Everyone is wearing a mask. Except the ones who aren’t. We’re having the usual meetings to plan out the new year at the school, except […]

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I Stand with the Protestors

Written by on June 5, 2020
I Stand with the Protestors

I’m a pastor and a public speaker, and so you’d think I’d have a lot to say about what’s going on in our country right now. But the truth is, I feel utterly inadequate. I have not experienced life as a black person in America. and my first instinct right now is not to talk, […]

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What Do You Want to Do When This Is All Over?

Written by on May 1, 2020
What Do You Want to Do When This Is All Over?

Lately, one of my favorite questions has been, “What’s the first thing you want to do when they ‘blow the All Clear’ and end social distancing?” I’ve had a lot of answers from different people. Many say they want to hug an older relative, or play with a grandchild. Some who have had to avoid […]

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Corona Virus

Written by on March 13, 2020

Hello, friends,   This is a long letter. Please bear with me, as there is a lot to communicate.   As you know, the new cornavirus (SARS-CoV-2) has come to our county, bringing with it coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). Yesterday, the governor of our state signed an executive order prohibiting public gatherings of over 250 people, […]

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