Letters from the Pastor

Grace and peace be with you in the name of our Lord, Jesus Christ! I hope this letter finds you in a continued spirit of celebration and joy as we reflect upon Sunday’s Heritage Day celebration. I am writing to express my sincere gratitude for the incredible Heritage...

While in college, American Literature was one of the course requirements for the Bachelor of Arts degree (my major was Political Science). The professor required us to read and analyze books from various time periods. One of the books on the list was Walden by Henry...

As the warmth of summer envelops us and the days grow longer, many of us dream of taking a break from our routines. However, the demands of work, family, and ministry often make extended vacations challenging. What if we created a rhythm of “mini vacations” – and a...

Do you feel depleted? Is this a tough season? Perhaps you need a “double portion” of strength? Here’s some help from this past Sunday’s sermon on the Holy Spirit . . . Jim Cymbala is Pastor of the Brooklyn Tabernacle in New York.  In his book, Fresh Power, he writes...

Why do generations label and blame other generations? Earlier this year, I heard the statement, “Every generation throws the next generation under the bus.” I cannot remember the source, but the statement stuck with me. Perhaps because it’s true on a number of levels....

Struggling with credit card debt? If so, you are not alone. According to the Federal Reserve Bank of New York’s latest Quarterly Report on Household Debt and Credit, credit card debt in America has increased by $45 billion from Q1 of 2023. In fact, Virginia ranks...

In the sermon on Sunday April 28, I opened with the following story: Last week, I was driving to make a hospital visit. While sitting at a red light, I looked to my right and saw a work truck parked in front of a building under construction. The slogan on the side of...

Time is a limited commodity. Everyone on the earth has 24 hours per day, 60 minutes per hour and 60 seconds per minute. Or, simply 86,400 seconds per day. If time is limited, then we need to make the best of the time we have. In last Sunday’s sermon, we talked about...

Amidst the clamor of discord in today’s world, unity within the church stands as a beacon of hope. Together, united in purpose and spirit, we can accomplish far more together than we ever could alone. Perhaps more than ever, Christians need to model this vision to...

As you read this, we are on the heels of the NCAA Men’s and Women’s basketball Final Four tournaments and on the verge of the Master’s, arguably golf’s premier global Major. One observation is how easy these elite athletes make it look. Whether it’s Iowa point guard,...