When we go through our elder nomination process for session each autumn, we pray that the Spirit would guide us to those he wants. This should in no way be…
For the past two Sundays, our hearts have been turned—gloriously, graciously turned—to the observance and celebration of the biggest week of our church year. Back on March 17th, the last…
There had to be a donkey to show the King was entering in. Jesus knew what he was doing. What he was doing wasn’t lost on people: wasn’t lost on…
The Sabbath was God’s gift, God’s blessing for His people. The one thing you do not do, then, is fail to honor and respect the gift. That would dishonor the…
No one gets to Jesus in just the same way. Am I going to tell Jesus, “Lord, that’s not how I’d do it”? If people bring someone to Jesus in…
Mark’s version, church tradition tells us, is based upon Peter’s recollection. Mark was secretary and personal assistant to Peter in his last years. Mark’s—Peter’s—account begins, not with a genealogy, nor…
John testified concerning him. He cried out, saying, “This is the one I spoke about when I said, ‘He who comes after me has surpassed…
Eastern Oregon is, most of the year, a dry place of grassy hills and prairies. In the northeastern part of the state is the town of Milton-Freewater, known for orchards…
On this day, we specially remember Jesus making his triumphal entry into Jerusalem, that God’s Word might be fulfilled. Today, we also conclude our time with Jonah. Jesus was asked…
“When God saw what they did and how they turned from their evil ways, he relented and did not bring on them the destruction he had threatened” (3:10). Hallelujah! That’s what God has…