by David Mercer | Feb 21, 2013 | Pastor's Blog |
The act and discipline of prayer is modeled for us all throughout Scripture. From Abraham to the Apostles, the concept and practice of prayer is something that God has put a great emphasis on. Even Jesus, God’s Son prayed. Wow. If Jesus needed to stay in contact with...
by David Mercer | Jan 5, 2013 | Pastor's Blog |
God’s plan is found in the names of the 12 son’s of Jacob. In Bible times, names given to babies were far more significant than today it seems and would often times relate to the events and circumstances surrounding their birth. You can look up each passage...
by David Mercer | Oct 10, 2012 | Pastor's Blog |
Just a few days ago, I read a devotion on Jude 20 that served as a good reminder as to how we ought to pray. Jude states, “But you, beloved, building yourselves upin your most holy faith and praying in the Holy Spirit,” The devotion, originally written by C.H....
by David Mercer | Jul 4, 2012 | Pastor's Blog |
I saw this on a slip of paper today and thought I would share it: Religion says, “If I obey, I’m accepted.” The Gospel says, “I’m accepted, so I obey.” Religion says, “If I’m good, God will love me.” The Gospel...
by David Mercer | Apr 7, 2012 | Pastor's Blog |
O God of my exodus, Great was the joy of Israel’s sons when Egypt died upon the shore, Far greater the joy when the Redeemer’s foe lay crushed in the dust! Jesus strides forth as the victor, conqueror of death, hell, and all opposing might; He bursts the bands of...
by David Mercer | Feb 28, 2012 | Pastor's Blog |
The cynical phrase, “vote early and often” has been attributed to Al Capone, the famous gangster from Chicago. Now I do not support gangs, gangsters, or illegal voting activities, but I must say this phrase reminds me of how Jesus prayed both early and often....
