Pastor’s Blog
Thanksgiving
Thanksgiving,a time we share with family and friends. A time we gather together to enjoy a big meal and then fall asleep watching parades and football. A time we laugh together, hug each other and talk about the countless things, we are grateful for. But for many,...
I Got Stung
I got stung a bit ago. I was cleaning our apartment and was taking some trash out. When I opened the doors to the apartment dumpsters, a large swarm surrounded me. I, of course, handled the situation like a true hero, by throwing my trash bags into the air and running...
What Kills Christianity?
I hear stories of how Christianity is being killed off. It’s usually blamed on something or another. Some blame a recent rise in the LGBTQ community. I dispute this of course since there has been an LGBTQ community since the beginning of communities. I believe the...
A Challenging Time
Right now, is a challenging time for many. The Pandemic, race issues, politics, and even the coming of fall and a new school year have many of us feeling some weight. As our problems of the world continue, we are all continuing to deal with our own issues. Work,...
Black Lives Matter
Racism continues to threaten the lives and happiness of our neighbors. Hatred continues to haunt so many. God’s children are being treated horribly. And by many who call themselves Christians. This is not right. When we are not showing love, we are not showing Christ....
Family
The word “Family” can be an interesting. It can be defined in many different ways. While so many of us remain at a distance, during the pandemic, the thoughts of family have taken a new priority for many people. Some are home with family. Some are discovering what it...
Look Below The Surface
I took my dog Murray for a walk this morning. It was a beautiful start to a beautiful day. As I looked around, I could see signs of spring. There were buds on the trees and the grass was finally changing from its dormant brown to a lush green. I noticed some other...
How Does God Love All?
The other day I was reading about the Titanic. About how it continues to be studied. I couldn’t help but think about the disaster that made this ship so infamous. What a tragedy. So much terror. So many lives lost. So much pain. The Titanic made its inaugural voyage...
When To Walk Away
WALKING AWAY Sometimes loving a neighbor means walking away. So often I am heard preaching a message of love. A message I truly believe in. I believe we are all called to love God, ourselves and our neighbors. And, I do believe that our neighbor is everyone on the...
Loved Exactly As We Are
Fred Rogers of "Mister Rogers Neighborhood," (a hero of mine) once said, “The greatest gift you ever give is your honest self.” I believe this just might be the most important thing about being a follower of Jesus Christ. As Christians, I’m not sure we are of any...
What’s Inside?
I got a package in the mail the other day. I could tell from the label it was from Amazon.com. But I had forgotten whether I had ordered anything and really had no idea what was inside. The only way I could learn what was inside would obviously be to open it. But for...
To Love and Be Loved
I believe every one of us is a child of God. Each of us is someone God loves very, very much. And, I believe we are called to love every one of God's children. Every one of us deserves love, respect, kindness, grace, and dignity. Within our world, there are still...
Be accepting of others.
Questions for Pastor Trever Rook Part 1
What is Neighbors Church? / Why would someone want to join Neighbors Church?
Questions for Pastor Trever Rook – Part 2
How do you interpret the bible? / Who is Jesus? / What is grace and salvation?