On the fifth Sunday of Lent our scripture is a psalm of praise. We know God does so much for us every day. But do we praise God every day? Even when its a bad day? - Pastor Betts
A Division Among Them
Our Lenten devotion for today concerns the man born blind whom Jesus healed. You would think the miracle would have been followed by a celebration. But, because the healing took place on the Sabbath, the miracle ended in controversy. How sad! - Pastor Betts
No Dealings with Samaritans
Our Lenten Scripture this Sunday is about Jesus having a conversation with the Samaritan woman at the well. Are we willing to cross cultural boundaries in order to have a conversation with someone about God? - Pastor
Abraham Believed God
Abraham had a relationship with God. Perhaps for some Christians Lent is about fasting in order to check off a ritual duty to God. But I see Lent as a opportunity to show God how much I love and appreciate what He did for us on Easter. Lent is not a ritual. It is part of our relationship with God. - Pastor Betts
"Parable Of The Lost Sons"
Losing a sheep or a coin is one thing. But when a son disappears, that's a higher level of heartache. God is waiting for all of His children to come home! Remember when you came home to God? - Pastor Betts
Parables of Lost and Found
A few minutes ago I had to call the church phone in order to find it. It was lost until the ring revealed where it was and I found it. Lost items are constantly needing to be found. Misplaced your keys, anyone? The good news is that lost people matter to God and He is searching for them. Remember when God found you? - Pastor Betts
Parables on Counting the Cost
What does hating family, building a tower, going to war, and salt, all have in common? Jesus combined these things in a teaching moment about counting the cost of discipleship. Together they make up a very challenging sermon. - Pastor Betts
Parable of the Rich Fool
Selfishness is part of society. It is easy to see it in others, but it is hard to admit to being selfish ourselves. Jesus called out the unfairness of a selfish man in this parable. He used the word "fool" to describe his life choices. - Pastor Betts
Parables of Persistent Praying
Some Christians have great prayer habits. Others struggle to pray consistently. Jesus taught a couple of parables about prayer. I look forward to sharing them with you on Sunday. - Pastor Betts