January 2016 archive of From the Pastor
Promoting Christian Unity
Posted by Deborah Dubois on 1/24/16
We are coming to the conclusion of the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity. The sad divisions among Christians wound the heart of our Lord. As long as divisions remain among Christians, the impact of the Gospel upon the world will remain a lot less than what it could ... Read More »
Comitting or Re-Committing Ourselves to the Gospel of Life
Posted by Deborah Dubois on 1/17/16
Many of us tend to take that which we enjoy for granted. Only as we experience that all that has been entrusted to us is passing do we come to appreciate that which we enjoy. As a young adult, I really took to heart how much my mother ... Read More »
Practical Suggestions for an On-going Invitation
Posted by Deborah Dubois on 1/09/16
We always find room in our lives for that which matters to us. Somehow, we find the time, energy and financial resources for that about which we care. As we acknowledge the Lord to be the Source of all that we are and have, we will want to ... Read More »
A Perspective for Relating to an On-going Challenge
Posted by Deborah Dubois on 1/04/16
Let’s picture ourselves in the following situation. Our family received a gift certificate from a beloved donor as a Christmas present to eat at a high-class, fancy restaurant. If it weren’t for the generosity of the donor, we would not be able to afford to go to this ... Read More »