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A Time for Laughter
Posted by Andy Voelker on

  One of the greatest joys of being a pastor is performing wedding ceremonies. I have been blessed to be part of more weddings than I can count and I can promise you that each one was a special and joyous occasion.  Jesus used the wedding motif as He spoke of His relationship with...

Anxious for Nothing
Posted by Andy Voelker on

It has become very evident to me lately that the world we live in gives us a lot to worry about, viruses, tornados, wars, stock markets and political change just to name a few. So, I would like to take a moment to remind you of God’s cure for worry, found in Philippians 4:6-7. 6 Be...

The Book Etched In Gold
Posted by June Farrington on

  I beheld a book-its pages etched in goldThe story of a life lived-ready to unfoldA sin stained heart-filled with sin and strifeMy Savior walked right in-and changed my evil life I'd heard a knock upon my doorI bid Him to come inHe cleared out all the rubbishTo rid my heart of sin He...

The Touch of Our Savior
Posted by Andy Voelker on

Jesus reached out his hand and touched the man. Luke 5:13a In the quiet hours of this week, I found myself considering Pastor Daniel’s sermon this past Sunday. In particular, the attention he gave this verse and the fact that Jesus reached out His hand and touched the man who was covered...

The Life of Simon Peter
Posted by June Farrington on

Jesus called to Simon Peter Along the banks of Galilee Drop your nets and I will teach you Just come and follow mePeter left his nets behind him Followed Jesus through the land Listening- watching- learning Seeking- to fully understandHe learned to love his Master Faithfully trusting in His...

The worst advice I've given today
Posted by Andy Voelker on

  Considering it is only 7:38am as I begin to write, it is hard to believe that I have already handed out some bad advice. Unfortunately, it is true! On Thursday mornings I meet with a few friends for breakfast and fellowship. At the end of our time today, we shook hands and...

I Surrender all
Posted by Andy Voelker on

As I read through my devotion this morning I was struck by the simple nature of the short devotion and at the same time the huge challenge within the few short sentences. Author, E. M. Bounds titled this devotion “Wholeness Through Prayer.” The simple message was that the...

Back to the Future
Posted by Andy Voelker on

Joy is not the same as happiness. Happiness is liking the present moment because it pleases us. But joy is much deeper and more long-range. Joy appreciates the past, the present, and the future, not because the circumstances are pleasing, but because the heart is right with God.