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Pure in Heart

  Blessed are the pure in heart; for they shall see God.  – Matthew 5:8 Many people today wonder why they can’t see God or the things that he does. The answer is in Matthew and it’s pretty clear. Jesus tells the people that those who are able to see God, whether in this life […]

  Blessed are the pure in heart; for they shall see God.  – Matthew 5:8

Many people today wonder why they can’t see God or the things that he does. The answer is in Matthew and it’s pretty clear. Jesus tells the people that those who are able to see God, whether in this life or the next, are the ones that continually cleanse their hearts.
Jesus wanted the people to focus on the interior not the exterior. The Jewish religious leaders focused on cleansing and washing the outward, i.e the instruments of worship, the hands before eating, the clothes, etc. Jesus wanted us to focus on the inward, the heart. It is not the outward appearance, but the inward that allows us to see God. If we are trying to find God in the things that we do, we are going to miss him. But it is when a person cleanses their heart that they can see God. When we are able to see God, we will know how blessed we are.

Heart of the Gospel

by | April 16, 2024 | Pulpit Minister | 0 Comments

The heart of the gospel is the death, burial and resurrection of Jesus. Paul expresses it in this manner: 3 For I delivered to you as of first importance what I also received: that Christ died for our sins in accordance with the Scriptures, 4 that he was buried, that...
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Eclipse

by | April 9, 2024 | Pulpit Minister | 0 Comments

An eclipse is an exciting thing. It was evident Monday at about 2:00 p.m. when I was driving back to the office from making some visits. The traffic was minimal. I even saw several vehicles pulling off the road to catch a glimpse of the moon covering the sun. I even...
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The Same Story

by | March 27, 2024 | Involvement Minister | 0 Comments

Frank Wampol did an outstanding job on Sunday morning directing our hearts toward a better understanding of the emotional and physical agony that Jesus experienced during his crucifixion and the time leading up to it. Before Sunday, I knew that Frank was going to...
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You’re Kidding

by | March 27, 2024 | Pulpit Minister | 0 Comments

We were in Pigeon Forge with some of Jane’s family. While there, we visited the replica museum for the Titanic. A very interesting exhibit. We were at the bottom of the replica of the grand staircase listening to the guide explain the rich details of this beautiful...
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Theme Verse

by | March 19, 2024 | Pulpit Minister | 0 Comments

You will bring them in and plant them on your own mountain, the place, O LORD, which you have made for your abode, the sanctuary, O Lord, which your hands have established. (Exodus 15:17 ESV) This is the theme verse for this year’s Leadership Training For Christ...
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Changing Seasons

by | March 12, 2024 | Childrens' Ministry | 0 Comments

I need spring to come and winter to end. Honestly, this has been a constant thought in my mind since mid-January following a series of unfortunate events: a trip to the ER, an ablation scheduled, missing a conference due to heart issues, waiting for the ablation,...
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Jacob and Esau

by | March 12, 2024 | Pulpit Minister | 0 Comments

I’m sure you remember the story of Jacob and Esau. But if the following brief summary is not familiar to you, read the whole story beginning in Genesis 25:19. 24 When her days to give birth were completed, behold, there were twins in her womb. 25 The first came out...
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I Voted

by | March 5, 2024 | Pulpit Minister | 0 Comments

I voted today. I took advantage of the right given to me as a citizen of this country to cast my vote for those who will lead our nation, state and county. I was even given a sticker to declare to others that I had voted.   It was only one vote, but it was my...
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My Thoughts

by | February 20, 2024 | Pulpit Minister | 0 Comments

My thoughts are mine! Aren’t they? One of Jane’s favorite expressions is, “I knew you were going to say that.” She loves to make me think she knows everything I’m thinking or that I’m going to say. I have to admit, she gets pretty close. But she’s not always right....
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Our Comforter

by | February 13, 2024 | Involvement Minister | 0 Comments

Kimberly and I adopted our first dog together in 2013. She was a husky/German shepherd mix named Chloe. She was a big dog with a very loud bark. When I served in youth ministry, I often traveled out of town overnight. Kimberly traveled with me on occasion, but when...
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