Beautiful Words

April 17, 2024 So I’ve been asked to dedicate this blog to the new film, King of Kings . It’s a reasonable request given the film’s...

Text: Hebrews 13.7 Remember those who led you, who spoke the word of God to you; and considering the result of their conduct, imitate...

Thesis: What God has gifted us to do is a good indication of our calling. I frequently have people tell me they don’t know what they are...

Text: Colossians 1.24, Galatians 6.10 Now I rejoice in my sufferings for your sake, and in my flesh I do my share on behalf of His...

In a gathering of my pastoral colleagues, the subject of Philippians 2:3 came. It’s a really important verse, especially for those of us...

In February Gateway hosted the Valley Pastors’ Prayer Network. I deeply appreciate the close connection these pastors share, and feel...

It used to be said that two things in life are inevitable, death and taxes. It would appear we can add a third, political polls. I’ll...

I was recently in conversation with a cook whose culinary skills I especially respect. She told me about a frosting recipe she had...

The images have been almost unimaginable. Destruction of huge swaths of a city. Buildings completely leveled or left as smoldering...

So Christmas and the New Year have passed. That means the long, cold part of winter is upon us. The holiday celebrations with their...