The concept of a father has been changing in the last few years with many barely-involved or absentee dads. Yet there are many good men who still fill the traditional, Biblical role of a father. And this is important because they reflect the qualities of our heavenly Father—especially His care and concern for His children. Do you ever consider how God feels about you?
– Pastor Marlin Betts
Quarterback Aaron Rodgers this week said: “I don’t know how you can believe in a God who wants to condemn most of the planet to a fiery hell.” Many people are critics of Christianity because they are misinformed. John 3:16 tells the truth: God made His choice to save mankind, and so Jesus died for our salvation. So the responsibility for your eternal destiny is really your own.
– Pastor Marlin Betts
The world record for spinning the most basketballs at the same time is 28. Do you ever feel like you have too many tasks that you need to keep going all at the same time? When that happens, there can be a temptation to neglect your relationship with God. But if that God-priority stops spinning, all of the others will be affected.
– Pastor Marlin Betts
It is my understanding that when the missiles were fired at American targets in Iraq this week, there were advanced warnings so that those on the receiving end were prepared. As a result, no lives were killed. So I wonder, how are humans heeding the advance warnings of God, so that lives can be spared for eternity? Maybe we should think about that!
– Pastor Marlin Betts
Why is it easier to point out the character flaws of others, than it is to admit to our own? As we start 2020, why not follow the advice of Jesus and extract the log from our own eyes, before pointing out the splinter in theirs? Ouch! Owning up to our flaws can be a painful experience.
– Pastor Marlin Betts
Have you cleaned up the house from Christmas yet? After all the time and money spent, is life already back to normal? What are your goals for 2020? Somehow, reality keeps pulling us forward…to what? God has the answer!
– Pastor Marlin Betts
Christmas is here! Gifts will be shared! But the first and greatest gift was Jesus Christ. John 3:16 is our reminder of what the First Gift was all about—God’s unconditional love. Merry Christmas!
– Pastor Marlin Betts
We invite all of you to our annual Christmas program this Sunday, December 15, beginning at 10 a.m. We will be reminded that the real gift of Christmas is Jesus Christ!
– Pastor Marlin Betts
Advent, the season of waiting, the time of preparation. But when we look around, we see hunger, we hear anger, we feel helpless. What is God going to do about our world? He already did it! He loved the world! He sent Jesus! He saved you!
– Pastor Marlin Betts