December 11, 2018


PASTOR’S MESSAGE

​Friends,

If you are anything like me, this time of year becomes a struggle. Everywhere we turn someone or something is
demanding of our time and money. Gifts for young people have become more elaborate, food is more expensive, and admission fees for activities challenges even the deepest of pockets. It would be easy to offer some pastoral platitude about casting it all aside or how the best things in life are free, etc.; however, let’s be realistic: we still must give gifts, cook our families’ favorite dishes, and enjoy the once-a-year fun. So, as Christians, we must do our best to find the right balance. Does that apply to the church as well? Do we do exactly as Christ teaches us, or do we find a balance between His teachings and life in the modern world? I suspect that we do the latter. If that is the case, then where do we draw the line, and who gets to decide where that line is? I would love to hear your thoughts.

Your Brother in Christ, Pastor Ernest

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