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“The Right Use of a Great Gift” from 1 Thessalonians 4:1-8

The following message was preached at the Central Schwenkfelder Church in Worcester, PA on February 13, 2011. A few weeks ago, I had the opportunity to go to the Philadelphia Car Show. While there, my sons and I walked around, admiring the Chevrolet Camaros and Corvettes. They also sat on a BMW motorcycle, the closestContinue reading ““The Right Use of a Great Gift” from 1 Thessalonians 4:1-8”

Our Church’s TLC

The following message was preached at the Central Schwenkfelder Church in Worcester, PA on January 23, 2011, taken from 1 Thessalonians 2:1-12 What is meant by the acrostic TLC? What do these letters stand for? When we speak of TLC, it stands for “Tender Loving Care.” Solicitous and compassionate care, as in: “These houseplants sure haveContinue reading “Our Church’s TLC”

Some Musings on Summer Travel

I just returned from some time out west. I visited a sister of mine who I hadn’t seen in a while. I also experienced such places as Cripple Creek and Canon City, CO. Afterwards, we flew to CA and stayed with family in Los Angeles. While there, we enjoyed the Reagan National Library and Museum in Simi Valley, asContinue reading “Some Musings on Summer Travel”

Time in Athens, Greece

I just returned from a short term mission trip to Athens, Greece to visit the work of Tim and Donna Sirinides. I traveled with the Rev. Dr. Rich Craven from Cornerstone Church of Skippack. It was an amazing time. Tim and Donna minister with International Teams, which serves the refugee community worldwide. One highlight ofContinue reading “Time in Athens, Greece”

National Day of Prayer

Father in Heaven, we come to You today with thankful hearts on this National Day of Prayer. On this occasion, we thank You for the education we have and the educational opportunities all around us- for ourselves and for our children. Your word tells us in the book of Proverbs that “the beginning of wisdomContinue reading “National Day of Prayer”

Prayer at PA House of Representatives

On Monday, April 26, 2010, I had the pleasure of giving the opening prayer at the afternoon session of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives. Mr. Matthew Bradford invited me. It was a great experience. Mr. Frank Ianuzzi gave me a personal tour of this majestic national landmark, dedicated by President Theodore Roosevelt in 1904. TheContinue reading “Prayer at PA House of Representatives”

Welcome!

Welcome to “Central to Life,” a website which contains the sermons of Rev. David McKinley. Hopefully you find some spiritual encouragment of some sort. Isaiah 26:3 tells us: “You will keep him in perfect peace, whose mind is stayed on You, because he trusts in You.” May the Lord bless you as you seek HisContinue reading “Welcome!”