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Our Presbyterian presence in the Ukraine/Romania area, the Rev. Kristen Harris, will be here in person to deliver a sermon and speak about her ministry to NOROC (New Opportunities for Romanian …
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Submitted - First Presbyterian
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5/11/23
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The Preacher observed officials who should protect and serve the interests of the people involved in things like graft, corruption, and bribery. He observed injustice where justice should have …
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By David Moore
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5/11/23
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Do you identify yourself as a Christian? If so, here is a quick 5 question test, contained in the Scriptures, that will let you know if God agrees with you. Nervous? Scared? After all, only …
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By Mike Sublett
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5/11/23
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Have you ever known someone where what they said, did not match reality? Like a person who talks about the purple heart they were awarded while they served in the military, only to find out they …
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By Clint Decker
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5/4/23
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It was Saturday, April 10, 1999 and I had just finished my morning coffee with Nathan, my preacher bud. On the way to the office I made my usual stop by Albertson’s Supermarket to check out …
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By Mike Sublett
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5/4/23
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The question of singular importance for the Preacher concerns what brings lasting value to one’s life and activities. No one “controls” the times of life; God retains control of …
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By David Moore
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5/4/23
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Zion Lutheran Church will host the Annual Big Z Barbecue from 4:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. on Saturday, May 6. Tickets are $12 in advance or $15 at the door.
Tickets may be purchased from any member …
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Submitted
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5/2/23
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Contempt. In relationships with other people, it reflects how one treats another person. A customer treating the waitress that is serving him with disrespect, or a homeowner feeling the man that …
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By Clint Decker
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4/27/23
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A young man at our church, Justin Carlton, told me something that I laughed at because I was sure he was pulling my leg. The problem was, he didn’t laugh. What was it? You’re not going to …
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By Mike Sublett
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4/27/23
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The Preacher came to despise life itself because he felt it unfair. Since death levels the field, what about the products of one’s labor? He looks at his “stuff” and wonders what it …
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By David Moore
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4/27/23
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No matter what is accomplished in life, even if life is wasted, death plays a trump card over everyone. How then should wisdom that is so desirable be understood in light of the death that comes to …
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By David Moore
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4/20/23
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Are you a runaway? Do you know someone who is a runaway? This article is for every runaway who ever ran away from their daily walk with Jesus.
When the subject of runaways rises to the surface, …
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By Mike Sublett
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4/20/23
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Who is God? That is a big question. If someone were to ask you that, what would your answer be? Maybe you might say that He is love or the Creator of heaven and earth.
The Bible is known as …
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By Clint Decker
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4/20/23
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Does self-indulgence in pleasure bring lasting value (2:1)? Should one’s philosophy of life be “Make hay while the sun shines”? In his first test he explored physical pleasure to …
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By David Moore
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4/13/23
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This is a brain teaser with many possible great answers. Let your mind begin browsing through it’s storeroom and ask it to choose some of the “greatest 3-word phrases in all of …
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By Mike Sublett
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4/13/23
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All over the world there are signs of the cross of Christ. Churches prominently display it. Both the religious and non-religious drape it around their necks as a beautiful piece of jewelry. Homes …
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By Clint Decker
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4/13/23
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Holy Thursday Mass of the Lord’s Supper April 6th, 7:30 p.m. Bilingual Mass
Good Friday Celebration of the Lord’s Passion April 7th,
6:00 p.m. & 8:00 p.m. in Spanish
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Submitted
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4/8/23
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In a recent study of 1 Thessalonians I stumbled across a nugget of truth that had evaded my previous examinations of that letter. There it was all along, but my eyes, mind and heart had not taken …
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By Mike Sublett
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4/6/23
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The Preacher tried many experiences afforded him by his royal position to gain personal fulfillment, but he still felt incomplete (1:12). His search for lasting value remained unrewarded. Still, he …
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By David Moore
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4/6/23
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