by Trever Rook | Dec 7, 2018 | Pastor's Blog
The argument is practically as old as the holiday itself. During the season in December, does one greet another with a hearty “Merry Christmas,” or “Happy Holidays?” I do have an opinion on this, but first some history; Many theologians believe Jesus was not born in...
by Trever Rook | Oct 17, 2018 | Pastor's Blog
At this time of year, we see people getting very excited about Halloween. Kids and adults alike are flooding the stores, getting their favorite costumes for a night of fright and fun. Haunted houses are filled with screams from scared visitors, hoping to get a good...
by Trever Rook | Aug 26, 2018 | Pastor's Blog
How long is the present? How long is forever? Can the magnitude of the things in the present be diminished when compared to the things of forever? In the book of Exodus, Moses led a population of people being repressed, out of the land of Egypt. As refugees, Moses and...
by Trever Rook | Aug 19, 2018 | Pastor's Blog
A little while back, about 68 AD, a letter was written to a church. The letter, now known as Hebrews, was being addressed to some people who appeared to be slowing in their attendance and worship of God. Some were beginning to have doubts as to the importance of...
by Trever Rook | Aug 12, 2018 | Pastor's Blog
“Let us pray.” “I’ll pray for you.” “Keep us in your prayers.” Many often hear phrases like these or something like it. It might even be a good safe guess that each of us may hear the word pray at least once a week. (quite possibly more.) But why do we mention...
by Trever Rook | Aug 5, 2018 | Pastor's Blog
Around 63 or 64 AD, a letter was inscribed. The letter was attributed to a man named Paul of Tarsus and was written for a young man named Timothy. Along with Timothy, the letter was also intended for an audience in Ephesus where a new church was being planted. A...