As I sit here and reflect on the last two years of ministry at Grace, I am amazed at what God has done in a short time.  We are becoming known as a church which cares about our community.  God … Continue reading →

When I was a teenager in the Los Angeles area, I can remember one April Fools day when my favorite radio station made the decision to switch from oldies rock to “all news all the time.”  They boasted about how … Continue reading →

I have just returned from the ministers council retreat at the beach.  At the retreat our speaker asked a very interesting question, “Who’s your daddy?”  The question is based on the Greek word “abba.” This word is very often translated … Continue reading →

In my office hangs a print of the painting “In His Image” by William Zdinak.  The painting is a collection of faces, when viewed together make up the head and shoulders of Christ.  The story behind the painting is inspiring.  … Continue reading →

The new year begins with the month of January.  January is named after the Roman God Janus.  Janus, in Roman mythology, is the God of beginnings and transitions.  He is often depicted as having two faces— one looking back to … Continue reading →

When I was a kid growing up in Southern California, my family always went way out of its way to decorate our house.  We would put up life size Santa and his reindeer, a full-blown Santa’s workshop, complete with numerous … Continue reading →

Over the next several weeks there are some important events which will be taking place in the life of our church.  Beginning this Sunday, we are starting our stewardship drive for the 2012 budget.  You will be receiving commitment cards … Continue reading →

Here’s an interesting question:  When does a person stop changing?  The answer is: When he/she dies.  We, as human organisms, are organic beings, which means we are in a constant state of change.  We are not the same from moment … Continue reading →

A couple of months ago, while discussing our worship service with Church Life, I made the decision to remove the order of worship from the Sunday morning bulletin.  I have heard, mostly through Beth, our church secretary, that there are … Continue reading →