by Trever Rook | Mar 12, 2018 | Pastor's Blog
Abraham was called to follow God. A while back, a guy, now named Abraham, was called to leave his home. God said that Abraham would be the beginning of something great. And without hesitation, Abraham packed up his things and with his family, left to follow God. ...
by Trever Rook | Mar 8, 2018 | Pastor's Blog
Matthew 22:36-40 (NIV) “Teacher, which is the greatest commandment in the Law?” Jesus replied: “‘Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind.’ This is the first and greatest commandment. And the second is like it: ‘Love...
by Trever Rook | Mar 6, 2018 | Pastor's Blog
At one time in my life, I wanted to be a ventriloquist. Another time I wanted to join a carnival. Before all that, I had true aspirations of being Superman. Our childhoods are often filled with fleeting fancies of what we will become one day when we are full-grown. ...
by Trever Rook | Mar 3, 2018 | Pastor's Blog
If you pray and hear, “No.” So often, we hear about prosperity pastors teaching their congregants that if they have enough faith all of their prayers will come true. Like wishes to Santa Claus, they can request something like good health or wealth, and if they’ve been...
by Trever Rook | Feb 27, 2018 | Pastor's Blog
As I enjoy my cup of coffee (from my Mister Rogers coffee mug) I cannot help but think about just how old coffee is. The discovery of this beverage goes back a long way. The legend of coffee goes back to a goat herder by the name of Kaldi. More specifically, Kaldi’s...
by Trever Rook | Feb 20, 2018 | Pastor's Blog
There are times I truly get weary of being a pastor. I don’t want to prepare another sermon this week after I just gave one last week. I don’t want to read or study anymore. Attendance was low last week so why bother. I never know what to wear. And perhaps even...
