Recently I was in the Salford Meetinghouse near Harleysville, Pennsylvania. I was alone, standing in that small chapel that seats maybe 60 people, viewing the large pulpit and the pot-belly stove; wondering what worship would have been like in the early 20th century. The worship services were in German, you know. Looking out the windowContinue reading “Treatment of the Stranger, an Indicator of Devotion”
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I’m troubled, but I must have faith.
I am particularly troubled by the recent barrage of violence in our country. I trust you are as well. Here are just a few of the heinous crimes in the news: At this I ask, what is the world coming to!? On the other hand, I turn to the Scriptures and find that Jesus warnedContinue reading “I’m troubled, but I must have faith.”
Does God really help those who help themselves?
Recently I was in the Salford Meetinghouse in Harleysville, Pennsylvania. Standing in that small chapel that seats maybe 60 people, viewing that large pulpit and the pot-belly stove, I wondered what worship would have been like in the early 20th century. The worship services were in German, you know. Looking out the window onto theContinue reading “Does God really help those who help themselves?”
Walking in the Valley
“Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me.” Psalm 23:4 I was recently notified of a friend that has been battling a lot of pain as well as receiving a challenging diagnosis. ItContinue reading “Walking in the Valley”
And He Made Them Male and Female…
Recently, I was conversing with two friends, and we were talking about the subject of gender and sexuality. As you can imagine, there were differing opinions in the room. One of my friends said: “When I speak on the subject of homosexuality, I keep in mind what Jesus had to say about it.” And whenContinue reading “And He Made Them Male and Female…”
What Makes a Church Big?
A big church seems to be the goal of many congregations. But I wonder if the term “big,” is limited too much to physicality, and not enough to spirituality. Pastor Levi Hoffman spoke these words at the dedication of this building on June 10, 1951. He said: “ “Speaking about the material structure, this isContinue reading “What Makes a Church Big?”
Some Thoughts on Alcohol Consumption
Ephesians 5:15–21 (ESV) “Look carefully then how you walk, not as unwise but as wise, 16 making the best use of the time, because the days are evil. 17 Therefore do not be foolish, but understand what the will of the Lord is. 18 And do not get drunk with wine, for that is debauchery, but be filledContinue reading “Some Thoughts on Alcohol Consumption”
Fellowship is More than What We Assume
One of our members recently encountered a bout of illness and was hospitalized. It has been a difficult time. As she was visited, she underscored several times how much the prayers and meals, visits, etc. have meant to them. She said: “Sometimes you think that God has given you more than you can handle –Continue reading “Fellowship is More than What We Assume”
Abram’s Response to the God of Promise
The sinking of the Titanic was one of the worst maritime disasters in history. The British luxury liner on its maiden voyage from Southampton to New York City, struck an iceberg about 95 miles south of the Grand Banks of Newfoundland just before midnight on April 14, 1912. Of the more than 2220 persons aboard,Continue reading “Abram’s Response to the God of Promise”
How reliable is God?
When twentieth century evangelist and author G. Campbell Morgan was a young man he visited two elderly ladies each week to read the Bible to them. When he read Matthew 28:20, “Lo, I am with you always, even unto the end of the age.” He said, “Isn’t that a wonderful promise?” One of the ladiesContinue reading “How reliable is God?”
Central to Life 