The author of the Hebrews says this in chapter 11 verses 35-40: “35 Women received back their dead by resurrection; and others were tortured, not accepting their release, so that they might obtain a better resurrection; 36 and others experienced mockings and scourgings, yes, also chains and imprisonment. 37 They were stoned, they were sawn in two, they were tempted, they were put to death with the sword; they went about in sheepskins, in goatskins, …
Dealing With Grief
I received four more questions, so I will answer two questions this month, and the last two questions in the November newsletter. What is the best way to move forward from the loss (death) of a loved one? Once you have grieved, once you have prayed and accept by faith that God is taking care of everything, both the living …
A Tribute
In Memory of Matthew Charles Ryan, July 6, 1931-February 24, 2021 During this month’s Pastor Corner, I would like to pay tribute to my dear father-in-law, Matthew Charles Ryan. Chuck was a true father figure to me and a consummate Christian gentleman. There is so much I could say about Chuck’s noble character but I will only mention a …
Hope in the Psalms
Where do you go for a source of help? How do you decide how to live in this world? Where do you find hope and encouragement? The Apostle Paul tells us this in Romans 15:4-6, “4 For whatever was written in former days was written for our instruction, that through endurance and through the encouragement of the Scriptures we might have hope. 5 May the God …