Free Indeed! ~ Pastor Gary

It is for freedom that Christ has set us free. Stand firm, then, and do not let yourselves be burdened again by a yoke of slavery  Galatians 5:1 Is there a more attractive word to the human heart and mind than freedom? Politicians, advertisers, artists, and our...

To Know Him is to Love Him ~ Pastor Gary

From time to time I will hear from congregants something they love about God or their Christian faith. Believe it or not, seldom do I hear, “I love doctrine!” Actually, you probably can believe that without any difficulty! Why do you suppose that is? Over the next...

God’s greatest provision ~ Pastor Gary

The enduring words of Psalm 23 are without question amongst the most recognizable and beloved of all scripture. They reflect common touch points of the human experience, both longed-for and feared. David himself was all too acquainted with sin and its effects,...

Our Shepherd Messiah ~ Pastor Gary

The Christian catacombs of Rome are underground burial places dating from the first four centuries A.D. In addition to the remains of early Christians, the catacombs contained numerous wall paintings (frescos) and sculpture which have long been a source of fascination...

Words in Season ~ Pastor Gary

Generally, as we head in to summer, Pastor Andrew and I will take the opportunity to recommend some books for those moments when you can kick your feet up and burry yourself in a good book. I have five more recommendations this week: Church History in Plain Language...

The King’s Jubilee ~ Pastor Gary

In 2012 I had the opportunity to return to Britain for a few weeks to participate in the weddings of two close friends from Oxford. My visit happened to coincide with the Queen’s Jubilee celebrations. It was only the second time throughout the history of the monarchy...