Monthly Archives: February 2017

Storytelling (Luke 20:9-19)

Posted on February 28, 2017 by Pastor Kevin

There is nothing like a good story told by an expert storyteller. In fact, I maintain that a good story, orally told by a great storyteller, is more captivating then reading a book or watching a movie. There are few … Continue reading →

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It’s Early Monday Morning

Posted on February 27, 2017 by Pastor Kevin

I woke up early this morning. In fact, for some reason, every day for the last week or so, I have been waking up at 4:30am. I have tried to go back to sleep, but decided that God must be … Continue reading →

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Fake News

Posted on February 21, 2017 by Pastor Kevin

There is a lot in the news about fake news. What I don’t understand is, Am I supposed to believe the news about fake news or am I supposed to believe the fake news about the news. What is fake … Continue reading →

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Tree Climbing (Luke 19:1-10)

Posted on February 19, 2017 by Pastor Kevin

I used to love climbing trees. Now, I’m scared of heights and get dizzy climbing stairs. But when I was young, I loved climbing as high as possible. One house I lived in as a child had a large tree … Continue reading →

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An Email from an Immigrant

Posted on February 18, 2017 by Pastor Kevin

Yesterday (Friday, February 17, 2017), I received an email from a friend who is from another country. I believe, in light of all the news about immigrants and refugees, everyone needs to read this email. With my friend’s permission I … Continue reading →

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What Would I Do?

Posted on February 16, 2017 by Pastor Kevin

We live in interesting times. Unlike anything I have ever seen. But they are not unprecedented. Our country has been through difficult times before. But that was then. This is now. There is a saying that goes like this: Those that don’t … Continue reading →

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Come Out From Among Them

Posted on February 14, 2017 by Pastor Kevin

“Come out from them and be separate says the Lord” (2 Corinthians 6:17) I grew up in a very conservative denomination. We rejected the label “evangelical” for the more spiritual label, “fundamentalist.” How conservative where we? Well, in both High School … Continue reading →

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What’s In Your Wallet? (Luke 18:18-30).

Posted on February 12, 2017 by Pastor Kevin

I’m sure we are all familiar with Capital One’s credit card commercial with the Samuel Jackson saying, “What’s in your wallet?” It’s a commercial about debt management. It’s a commercial that appeals to our consumerism. It’s a cute commercial with … Continue reading →

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No Moral Authority

Posted on February 11, 2017 by Pastor Kevin

“When there is no prophetic vision the people cast off restraint”           (Proverbs 29:19, New English Translation) I think we, in the United States, are living in a time described by Proverbs 29:19. There is no one in … Continue reading →

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Deactivated

Posted on February 9, 2017 by Pastor Kevin

Last week I deactivated my Facebook account. What that means is that very few people will read my blog unless you share it on your Facebook wall. (Please do so if you feel so inclined.) I am not saying I … Continue reading →

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