Nov 30
2023
Pastor's Note
This week I’d like to selfishly use this space simply to express my appreciation for CBC.
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Pastor's Note
This week Scott Adams, the writer of the comic "Dilbert," sadly passed from prostate cancer. I'm not overly familiar with the comic but have definitely gotten a chuckle from some of his work. What interested me regarding his death was his apparent late conversion to Christianity. I remark on this not to assess or make a judgment as to whether or not he is truly with the Lord now. That's the Lord's to determine.
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I'm getting back into the office this week after a Christmas break, and I have been quickly confronted with a multitude of unfinished projects and tasks. The long "to-do" list is a blessing in it represents the many opportunities to serve and do worthwhile things. A true gift of God. But as we all know, the to-do list never really ends, and that can bring a sense of burden. It can be discouraging.
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I'm very excited to start properly in 1 Samuel this Sunday. I've wanted to do a deep dive into the life of David for a while, and eventually we'll get there! I Samuel essentially focuses on three major figures - Samuel, Saul, and David. So we'll tackle it in three chunks, covering the portions of Samuel and Saul this year, and finally getting to David in 2027, Lord willing!
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For me and my house, the week after Christmas is normally a week of rest and recovery and time together. In that spirit, I hope many of you are able to find rest in these days before turning to a new calendar year. And I give to you several words and promises in Scripture of rest in Christ, who is our great rest.
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This Wednesday is our Christmas Eve service! We'll meet at 6pm, and here are a few things you can anticipate and notes to help you prepare to gather in worship.
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It often happens that after I preach a sermon I wish I could do at least parts of it over. This space then provides a nice "do-over," where I can mention some things I should have thought to include or clarify on Sunday! This week, almost immediately, I found myself wishing I had thought to make a few more connections between Samson and Christ, and clarify how Samson is a "type" of Christ.
Keep ReadingNov 23
2023
Pastor's Note
Each year as we approach the Christmas season, I have the same idea for a churchwide project. And each year, I fail to follow through with it.
Nov 16
2023
Pastor's Note
I’ve told this story before, and I thought about including it again in Sunday’s sermon, but ended up cutting it for time.
Nov 9
2023
Pastor's Note
I was talking to a retired pastor in our church, and he told me the story of once listening to a pastor preach on submission.
Nov 2
2023
Pastor's Note
Scripture tells us the fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom.