It is often said that we should not ‘reinvent the wheel.’ This statement coincides with another thought, ‘if it’s not broke, don’t fix it.’ These statements certainly contain truth. There is no need to create something that has already been created. There is no need to change something that is working just fine. We are…
Many people at the start of a new year will pick one word that they focus on for that year. I am not accustomed to doing that myself every year, however, this year there are two words that I am focusing on and praying for in my life. Those words are: holiness and wisdom. …
A woman in her late 20’s enters an elementary school and opens fire killing children. I don’t know about you, but this angers me. How can anyone be so depraved that they would do such a thing? Why would anyone even think to enter a school and kill children? It is a senseless horrible act.…
As we get older, we look back on our lives and realize that in most cases we were wrong more times than we were right. There are past decisions we now regret and there are words we have said that we can’t take back. The truth is: there is only one who is never wrong…
Psalm 19:14 says, “Let the words of my mouth, and the meditation of my heart, be acceptable in thy sight, O Lord, my strength, and my redeemer.” This is a prayer I pray every day, especially before I preach a sermon or have any meeting or conversation with others. I pray that my words…
Over the years I have counselled with young men who felt the call to serve in ministry particularly as a pastor. My response has always been out of a heart of love and concern that those men follow whatever God calls them to do. In answering the question ‘do you want to be a pastor’.…
Thanksgiving is a time of remembrance and worship. It is a time to reflect on the blessings of life. Psalm 92:1 says, “It is a good thing to give thanks unto the Lord, and to sing praises unto thy name, O most High.” As we given Him thanks, there are some specific things that…
There are many things that are crucial for a pastor to do in order to have an effective ministry. One of those things is to make himself visible. Whether he likes it or not, the pastor is the face of the local church. Depending on how you look at it (rightfully or wrongfully), the local…
As we have experienced one of the most unusual times in history, we are faced with many questions. One question that some are asking: “Is all these restrictions really necessary?” Another question may be: “Will things ever get back to normal?” Or perhaps we may ask: “What will be the new normal?” And then we…
Generational differences and frustrations have been a part of life since the beginning of time. Every generation is different. Each generation develops their own culture and their own worldview. In the church, each generation sees things through the lenses of their specific cultural influences. For example, older generations may tend to be more…
Pastor Chris Noland 