I was recently chatting with my siblings about a bewildering statement made by our older brother Paul. Paul said, “Work out your own salvation with fear and trembling, for it is God who works in you, both to will and to work for His good pleasure.” There’s a lot to ponder about this sentence, but […]
In Isaiah chapters 3 and 4 God addresses snobs. Before I go any further, let me ask this question “Are you a snob?” If you said, “Yes” you are correct. Everyone is a snob about something. I have known scores of people who get persnickety about particular scene details from sitcoms. I have seen people […]
In chapter 58 God tells Isaiah, “Cry aloud; do not hold back; lift up your voice like a trumpet, declare to My people their transgression.” What have the people of God done wrong? What is their transgression? Have they neglected God? Have they failed to seek God? Well, on the surface they actually seem to […]
In Isaiah chapter 1 God address a community who appears to be incredibly devout. This community regularly offers a multitude of sacrifices; and while typically vast quantities means shoddy quality, in this case the community excelled in both copiousness and caliber, bringing God the fat of well-fed beasts ranging from bulls, to lambs, to goats. […]
Someone recently shared a NY Times article with me written by a critical care doctor in NYC. The article basically talks about the fact that many healthcare workers are having a hard time with wanting to care for Covid-19 patients. The doctor who wrote the article said, “I’ve always tried to be a doctor who […]
“God is kind to the ungrateful and the evil.” – Jesus “Those who are well have no need of a physician, but those who are sick. I came not to call the righteous, but sinners.” – Jesus How do I qualify for the benefits Jesus brings? What do I have to do? Jesus says, “Here’s […]
Imagine a guy who musters up the courage to ask a girl to marry him. He gets down on one knee. He cracks open a little box housing a diamond ring. He asks his beloved, “Will you marry me?” The girl stares in wonder at the ring and says, “I love diamond rings!” She doesn’t […]
“Truly, I say to you, whoever does not receive the kingdom of God like a child shall not enter it.” – God Becoming and being childlike sounds nice, but kids have no control over their lives. Kids are always being told what to do by bigger people, “Go outside and play,” “Come inside, it’s time […]
Look carefully then how you walk, not as unwise but as wise, making the best use of the time, because the days are evil. Therefore do not be foolish, but understand what the will of the Lord is. And do not get drunk with wine, for that is debauchery, but be filled with the Spirit, […]
ECPC Congregation, We pray that this message finds you and your family well. During this unparalleled event in our country, we are continuing to monitor the mounting recommendations and mandates regarding COVID-19 and are striving to find the appropriate cadence for the ECPC family during these events. In continued accordance with the ever changing local, […]