Pastor’s Blog

Another Christmas Memory (In honor of my oldest sister, now in Heaven) Years ago on Christmas Eve, when I was just a lad. Santa came to visit us and made me very sad. He laughed and shook his belly as he gave his Christmas cheer; He troubled me by how he talked, his voice was… Read More »

Emmanuel The Child born to Mary was called, “Emmanuel.” “Behold, a virgin shall be with child, and shall bring forth a son, and they shall call his name Emmanuel, which being interpreted is, God with us.” – Matthew 1:23 The birth of Jesus Christ was the fulfillment of a prophesy given in the Garden of… Read More »

The Beautiful Star of Bethlehem The “Bethlehem Star,” inside the “Church of the Nativity,” is a frequented site in Israel. I also visited this site when in Israel. While there may be questions as to the actual site of the birth of Christ, the fact of His birth cannot be denied. The significance of the… Read More »

The Eastern Star The Magi from the east came to Jerusalem to worship Christ. They had seen his star in the east. “Saying, Where is he that is born King of the Jews? for we have seen his star in the east, and are come to worship him.” – Matthew 2:2 Balaam, the prophet, spoke… Read More »

Childhood Christmas Memories I grew up in a poor family but cherish my upbringing. I believe that the background of my past life had part in the providential workings of God for the Gospel ministry that He had planned for me. I remember one Christmas in particular. My father did not make enough money to… Read More »

Jesus Never Changes! Years ago, I visited a place where I had lived as a child. I heard that one of my childhood friends was still in the area and that he worked in a town nearby. I decided to visit him and once meeting him, I found that he had very little to say… Read More »

The Language of Tears A baby is saved from death because it cried. The heart of a heathen woman melted because of the baby’s cry. “And when she had opened it, she saw the child: and, behold, the babe wept. And she had compassion on him, and said, This is one of the Hebrews’ children.”… Read More »

Peace on Earth Peace on earth, a thought so strange, our minds cannot embrace. A world at war with killings, a world so full of hate. Peace on earth a promise and fully understood. Only by His people, covered by His blood. Peace with God, while on this earth, the battle has been won. Justified… Read More »

The Gift of Grace Giving and gifts dominate the thinking of celebrators of Christmas every year. Again, we find ourselves in this mode of thinking for it is the Christmas season. It is fair to say that material and tangible gifts, with a few exceptions, seem to have shelf life. Some Christmas gifts are more… Read More »

Christmas in The Desert The study of the desert wilderness wanderings of Israel is a study which includes a study of types of Christ. Jesus is seen in the Old Testament in various types. The Manna provision reminds us of Bethlehem and the birth of Christ. The Smitten Rock speaks of Calvary where God’s Lamb… Read More »