Pastor Parsons reminds us that we are not promised an easy life because we are Christians. In fact, we may have some “extra” difficulties because of our faith, but the reward will be worth it.
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Pastor Kempin prepares us for the coming of the KING as we anticipate celebrating the birth of Jesus Christ this week.
At SJL today, Pastor Joshua Parsons asked us, “Can we unbusy ourselves enough, especially during this time of year, to focus on the birth of Christ?” “What will you do, or not do, in order to make time to celebrate and truly remember the birth of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, this year?” Let’s…
Isaiah 11:1-10: At SJL this weekend, Pastor Kempin taught us that even the Old Testament message prepared people for the profoundly powerful speaking of Jesus that would unite and bring peace. Am I living in a way that helps bring peace to others? Am I living in the way Christ taught?
This weekend at SJL, Pastor Kempin encouraged us with a reminder that God’s promises are always fulfilled. The Lord has promised He will come again to take us home. So, we wait. And in our waiting, we encourage each other with reminders of Christ’s message and God’s love for us. We cling to the Holy…
Today at SJL, Pastor Parsons asked us to consider a few “heavy” questions. He asked us to think for a moment about the following: How do we react to the wickedness in this world? What do I gain by keeping God’s charge? Why bother? What’s the point? Is it alright to just be apathetic? It…
The Day of the Lord (our judgment). Do we look forward to it or agonize over it? It is described as a day that includes violence and judgment. Can I stand up to my judgment? What have I done that could be held against me? What will save me from my past? My sins? My…
Pastor Esala, our missionary in Cambodia, visited SJL this weekend to remind us of our command to “Go and make disciples.”
“I can no longer pretend that my life is my own.” Am I serving God on my own terms, or am I serving God on God’s terms? What am I truly being called to do? What does God want me to do? Where is Jesus leading you? Is there something we need to let go…
This week at SJL, Pastor Kempin reminded us that the gift of eternal life is a gift! Gifts are not earned. The desire to prove ourselves good, is the opposite of faith. Faith must depend upon God alone.