PASTOR’S PEN

Back to the Basics

Posted on Feb 5, 2026 by admin | pastors pen |

Today in our “Back to the Basics” moment, we are going to continue to consider the church and ministry. It is so important that we become convinced that the church is an absolute necessity for spiritual growth in our lives. Notice what Paul says about the church in Acts 20:28, we are to “shepherd the church of God, which he purchased with His own blood.” Let’s not minimize over need to weekly gather together. …

Deep in Debt?

Posted on May 12, 2025 by admin | pastors pen |

“I owe, I owe, so it’s off to work I go.”

That’s the song we often sing. And the reality of life is that sometimes, we must borrow money and therefore be in debt. Many of us cannot simply purchase a house with money from our savings. But the wisdom of the Bible is that we should avoid financial debt. Proverbs 22:7 says, “the borrower is slave to the lender.” In our world today, holding a balance on our credit c …

Get Wisdom!

Posted on Jan 9, 2025 by admin | General |

Life in our world is complicated. It’s complicated with all of our technology. But even without that, life is still incredibly complicated. First, it’s complicated because we experience such a wide variety of circumstances, many of which are complicated even more by evil. You see, our circumstances are often complex because it’s composed of people and people are so varied and different and complex. And all of this can be overwhelming and confounding.&nbsp …

A Mother’s (and a Son’s) Love

Posted on May 10, 2024 by admin | General |

Your very first experience of love came at the expense of your mother. Your first 39 weeks of life came inside her body. You were growing and developing and as you did, it took a toll on your mom. In all likelihood, she was exhausted, especially at first. She was hungry, perhaps for some very peculiar foods. She was uncomfortable, especially as the months wore on. There were doctor appointments, not to mention the challenges of everyday life and many other thin …