Pastor Jeff’s Blog

He isn’t here! He is risen from the dead, just as he said would happen. Come, see where his body was lying. – Matthew 28:6 If you’re a follower of Jesus you may have attended a worship [...]

As the time drew near for him to ascend to heaven, Jesus resolutely set out for Jerusalem. – Luke 9:51 As a child, Palm Sunday was a fun celebration. Spring was in the air. The church was full. [...]

Give all your worries and cares to God, for he cares about you. – 1 Peter 5:7 Stress is sometimes defined as that feeling we get when our demands exceed our perceived resources. Too many bills [...]

“Everyone thinks forgiveness is a lovely idea until they have something to forgive”. – C.S. Lewis Forgiveness is hard work. In my experience the most difficult person in the world to forgive is [...]

I don’t really understand myself, for I want to do what is right, but I don’t do it. Instead, I do what I hate….I want to do what is right, but I can’t. I want to do what is good, but I don’t. I [...]

On the last day, the climax of the festival, Jesus stood and shouted to the crowds, “Anyone who is thirsty may come to me! – John 7:37  As I sat on the beach, I watched a little girl dig a [...]

This is my command—be strong and courageous! Do not be afraid or discouraged. For the LORD your God is with you wherever you go. – Joshua 1:9 Joshua had plenty of reasons to fear. Moses was dead, [...]

Slow down. Take a deep breath. What’s the hurry? Why wear yourself out? Just what are you after anyway? – Jeremiah 2:25 I just returned from a mission trip to the Dominican Republic where our [...]

Yes, I am the vine; you are the branches. Those who remain in me, and I in them, will produce much fruit. For apart from me you can do nothing. – John 15:5 We have an Amazon Alexa in our [...]

I urge you, first of all, to pray for all people. Ask God to help them; intercede on their behalf, and give thanks for them. Pray this way for kings and all who are in authority so that we can [...]